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2 hours 30 minutes
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White Water River Bugs are a fantastic new exciting activity. Imagine rafting but on your own. Close to the water, you'll get a unique experience of the river. This is a truly unique experience that'll get your adrenaline flowing. You need an average level of fitness to fully appreciate this activity. You will be swimming on your "bug" either face first or sitting up using your legs for propulsion. We give you webbed gloves to aid steering and movement. You can guarantee you will have a good time in this session.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wetsuits, bouyancy aids, helmets all included
River Bugs are small inflatable crafts with an inflatable tube at each side and an inflatable backrest. You will either sit upright between the tubes or put the backrest down and lie on your front. You will be given swim mitts and these will be your means of steering whilst navigating the rapids of the river. This session is a great introduction to the world of bugging and whitewater. No experience is needed but you do need to be able to swim. During the session, you will be given a full safety brief and all the necessary equipment.
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chazken2,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Went on the penultimate day of the season with my brother for a belated birthday celebration. There were 6 of us taking part that session. Aaron led the river bugging brilliantly, explaining what we were letting ourselves in for, making sure we all knew what to do, leading us down the rapids and collecting us when we needed. His humour, expertise and helpfulness made him a perfect leader for the activity. The river bugging was great fun and scenery stunning. The equipment kept us warm enough even at the end of October and it was an exhilarating experience.
pauljH3666GU,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A thoroughly great experience. Great fun and very well run by staff. The river was running a bit rapid but definitely added to the experience. That's what it's all about.
Danny O,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Clive was a great instructor the river bugs are real fun highly recommend to give them a go. Helps to warm up with a coffee in the cafe.
Dan H,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing experience for my cousins stag do. 11 of us in 2 rafts. Brilliant staff, clear safety instructions and an exhilarating journey down the Dee which was high and fast. Would recommend to anyone!
brian l,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Just a really good company with staff who are caring. Professional and inspire you to try your best and have fun but ensure safety is the priority.




L7734WMmikew,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Brilliant day on the River Dee with Whitewater active. we did the river bugging activity, was so much fun, our instructor was great and let us choose the more challenging sections of the river whilst teaching us how to navigate the rapids. scenery was great and the sun helped!

zedstar,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did the river bug trip with our 15 year old who really enjoyed it. Our guide was great and made sure we both had fun. Would definitely recommend
963bevo,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I went with my family first and birthday day out. We had such a fun day , great experience and very professional instructors.

anniefrost2,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely brilliant experience, laughed all the way. The instructor Alfie was amazing, funny and very patient . Definitely do that again

leahpR9381VB,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
it was amazing for something i had never done the staff were really nice and overall it was a good expierance for me definatly recommend
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