GO COVE ADVENTURES

Go Explore. Go Adventure. Go Experience.

As part of our Go Cove activities, we’re excited to bring you a series of bookable outdoor pursuits and adventures at Drimsynie Holiday Village – Including Canoe with a View, Paddleboarding, Gorge walking and Climbing/Abseiling.

With all our adventure activities, guests can expect briefing, kit allocation, travel to the activity area, activity, and travel back to base.

Open to all guests and day visitors aged 8 and over. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

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Enjoy our range Go Cove activities, including Canoe with a View, Paddleboarding, Gorge walking and Climbing/Abseiling.

With all our adventure activities, guests can expect briefing, kit allocation, travel to the activity area, activity, and travel back to base.

Open to all guests and day visitors aged 8 and over. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Gorge Walking

Get as wet as you want, whether you’re an ankle-deep adventurer or a full-immersion funster! Scramble, slide, and jump your way along one of our local gorges.

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Paddleboarding

For those looking for a serene and scenic tour of the loch – and those that want to get themselves and others in for a dook! Open to all abilities – you don’t even need to stand up!

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Canoe with a View

Join us on a relaxing canoe trip taking in the sights and sounds of Loch Goil. Sightings of seals are common. A “dry” on-water session with an opportunity to get wet at the end.

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Rock Climbing & Abseiling

Get the adrenaline pumping as you tackle some local mountainsides, whether that be on the way up – or the way down! All under the watchful eye of our trained instructor.

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Guided Walks

Join our Adventure Guide on a local guided walk. Take in the sights and sounds of Lochgoilhead, explore our hills and woodland, see spectacular waterfalls and local wildlife.

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Meet your Guide

Introducing Scott McNab

The outdoor guru running these sessions is Argyll Holidays’ own Scott McNab, who knows this part of the world like the back of his hand and will take you to all the most scenic spots – and get your adrenaline pumping too!

With the very best outdoor qualifications plus a wealth of experience and local knowledge – you’re in safe hands:

  • HND in Sports Coaching (Outdoor Sports) covering sailing, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, orienteering, and hill walking and a raft of activity-specific qualifications.
  • Over a decade and a half of experience in multiple Outdoor Instructor, Leadership and Guide roles across the UK and Europe.
  • Worked all over the UK and Europe as a guide in many activities. In 2020, he created West Coast Canyoning, an ICOPro affiliated Training Centre and provider delivering canyon-specific days out and training courses.
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FUN UNLEASHED

Explore all Activities 

Choose from indoor and outdoor options with a mix of activities for all ages.

Aeroball

Aeroball

What is Aeroball? Our best description is that it is a competitive mix between Volleyball and Basketball on trampolines. During this session you will be doing a lot of bouncing and challenging each other to see who can get the highest score before the time runs out. Before you ask, adults can indeed do this trampoline activity.

 

  • Age 6+
  • Price £7
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Archery

Ready? Aim. Fire!

If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a Robin Hood, Hawkeye, or a Katniss Everdeen, this is your chance to give archery a go!

In one of our Go Active partner classes that’s great fun for all ages, an experienced professional activity leader will show you how to shoot a high-performance bow with accuracy. Great fun for families and groups of adults alike with plenty of games and competition. Can you hit the bullseye?

  • Age 7+
  • Price £16 per session
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Axe Throwing At Hunters Quay

Axe Throwing

A professional activity leader will show you how to axe throw like a champ and will leave you with a real buzz for adventure. Great fun for friends and families alike, this activity is a must-do when you’re seeking the thrill of adventure one afternoon.

  • Age 12+
  • Price £20 per session
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Bike Hire

Explore the stunning surroundings of our park and local area on 2 wheels! Hire a bike at Drimsynie in partnership with APP-BIKE, it’s simple.

1. Download APP-BIKE and register
2. Follow the instructions to unlock the bike
3. Make sure you lock the bike at the end of the rental

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Body Zorbs

Ever wanted to take someone out sumo style but were afraid to get hurt? Now you can do just that in this thrilling, fun, crazy session! A huge inflatable ball covers your head, body and arms, leaving your legs free to run around, so you can fall and roll all over the place, cushioned by the ball.

Your trained Go Active Instructor will guide you through lots of games to keep the fun flowing.

  • Age 7+ (12 stone max)
  • Price £14pp
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Canoe with a View

Don your waterproofs and join us on a relaxing canoe journey taking in the sights and sounds of Loch Goil. Sightings of seals are common. A “dry” on-water session with an opportunity to get wet at the end for those that want to.

  • Bring your own waterproofs if you have them, we will supply you with a weatherproof smock, be prepared to get wet feet when launching and landing the canoes
  • Children need to be 8+, under 16 needs accompanying adult, weight limit 120kgs for all activities
  • Age 8+
  • Price £40 p/p / £120 Family of 4 / £320 Group of 6-8
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Go Cove Climbing and abseiling

Climbing/Abseiling

Climb/ abseil, take to the hills and gain a bird’s eye view of beautiful Loch Goil and her surrounding hills. Multiple climbing routes at each location to suit all abilities and ages.

  • Guests can expect briefing, kit allocation, travel to activity area, activity, travel back to base
  • Bring sturdy footwear
  • Children need to be 8+, under 16 needs accompanying adult, weight limit 120kgs for all activities
  • Age 8+
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Crossbows

Ever wanted to hunt vampires like Hugh Jackman from Van Helsing? Well during this session you get to do just that. During your time down at the range the instructor will show you how to load and fire your crossbow and help you adjust your aim as the session goes on. So keep your cool and get ready to fight the vampires.

  • Age 16+
  • Price £16
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Go Cove Gorge Walking

Gorge Walking

Gorge Walking, get as wet as you want, from ankle-deep adventurers to full immersion funsters, scramble, slide, and jump your way along one of our local gorges.

All sessions are lead by an experienced and qualified instructor who will tailor your session to your needs.

  • Guests can expect briefing, kit allocation, travel to activity area, activity, travel back to base
  • Swimsuit or shorts recommended for under the wetsuit, preferably non cotton
  • Bring a pair of trainers you don’t mind getting wet. Wet shoes, swim shoes and soft soles are not allowed due to the terrain we will be travelling across
  • Children need to be 8+, under 16 needs accompanying adult, weight limit 120kgs for all activities
  • Age 8+
  • Price £50
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Guided Walks

Join your Go Cove Outdoor Adventure Guide on one of our many local guided walks. Take in the sights and sounds of Lochgoilhead, explore our hills and woodland, see some spectacular waterfalls and even some local wildlife.

  • Dress for the weather, we have waterproof jackets we will be happy to loan out to you.
  • Walking boots/trainers are recommended, some of our trails are muddy! Make sure to bring some snacks and water.
  • Price £25 per adult, £20 per child (under 16)
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Halloween Bat Scratch-Art

Have some Halloween fun and get creative with our Bat Scratch-Art activity! Available throughout the day by vising our Leisure Desk.

  • Days Available from Friday 11th October
  • Price £1 per bat
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Halloween Colour-In Mask Making

Get into the Halloween Spirit with our colour-in mask making – this is available throughout the day. Visit our Leisure desk for more information!

  • Days Available from Friday 11th October
  • Price £2 per mask
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Halloween Pool Party

Join us in the pool for a spooky wooky splash around. Music and toys will be provided.

 

  • Days From Friday 18th October
  • Restrictions Non swimmers must have floatation device and stick to shallow end of pool, please make Lifeguards/Desk Team aware of non simmers.
  • Price £5 per person
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Hunters Quay Laser Tag

Laser Tag

Let Battle Commence! Be stealthy as you move through the forest or around the indoor obstacles to attack your enemy while using future tech laser rifles which can sometimes cause a shock for the adults. During this session you will be teamed up with one of our instructors to take out a fellow instructor. This session is fun for all ages, Adults and children

Laser Combat is weather permitted as the Area is outside and can be cancelled due to adverse weather. Laser combat can also be cancelled or moved by instructors if there is less than 4 participants

  • Age 7+
  • Price £20 per session
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Mini Crossbows

Mini Crossbow

Have you ever wanted to feel like Robin Hood and take from the rich to give to the poor, well now your youngster can. During this session they will learn how to shoot a plastic mini crossbow with a trained instructor.

  • Age 3-7 years
  • Price £12
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Mini Golf

Everyone loves a bit of mini golf! Our mini-course is made from fully recycled materials in line with our commitment to the environment, but no less the fun for that as anyone who has played it will tell you!  Great for both adults and kids, but beware – your competitive streak is bound to come out!

To book just head down to the Funhouse to book your slot and collect your clubs, or call Drimsynie Reception at 01301 703344 or e-mail Drimsynie.funhall@argyllholidays.com

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Paddleboarding

Stand-up paddle boarding is both easy to learn, and incredibly rewarding. Become an expert paddle boarder in no time as you set for the waters of Lochgoilhead. People of all ages and fitness levels are capable of learning to paddle board in just a few hours with proper instruction.

Paddleboarding, for those looking for a serene and scenic tour of the loch to those that want to get themselves and others in for a dook.  All abilities, you don’t even need to stand up! Take your team of up to 8 on the Monster SUP or go your own way on individual SUP.

  • Guests can expect briefing, kit allocation, travel to activity area, activity, travel back to base
  • Swimsuit or shorts recommended for under the wetsuit, preferably non-cotton
  • Bring a pair of shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. We suggest trainers
  • Children need to be 8+, under 16 needs accompanying adult, weight limit 120kgs for all activities
  • Age 8+
  • Price £50 p/p / £160 Family of 4 / £320 Group of 6-8
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Pirates Paradise

Ahoy there matey! Drimsynie and Hunters Quay bring you Pirates’ Paradise – a swashbuckling adventure of pirate games and the search for stolen treasure! So dress up and join the Captain for a pirate escapade like no other. Aaarghh!

  • Age 3-7 years
  • Price £8pp
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Pottery

Pick it, Paint it, Treasure it! Come to our studio and select a piece of pottery to paint and create your own masterpiece to treasure.

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Pumpkin Carving

Unleash your spooky pumpkin carving creativity. Join us at our Activity Craft Area where we will supply you with all the tools required to get those pumpkins looking super spooky.

  • Days Starting from Saturday 12th October
  • Price £7.50 per pumpkin
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Hunters Quay Sand Art

Sand Art

You don’t need to travel to the beaches to enjoy sand art!

Our exciting new sand art activities are perfect for children wanting to create unique and memorable memories.

  • Age 3+
  • Price £6
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Slime Making

Sticky, stretchy slime, that’s right. During this session, an instructor will lead you through how to make your own slime while also making it colourful and cool.

  • Age 4+
  • Price £10pp
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Snorkelling and Sea Scooters

Have you ever fancied snorkelling without having to travel long distances. Have you ever wanted to be pulled along by a sea scooter, well you are in luck with this session as you get to do both.

Participants have to be able to swim a length of the pool unaided.

  • Age 9+
  • Price £12
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Hunters Quay Superhero Academy

Superhero Academy

Superhero in need of some sidekicks! During this session your youngsters will see if they are as fast as the Flash, as strong as the Hulk, or as agile as spiderman. So come and test your abilities and see if you can make it through the trials.

  • Age 3-7
  • Price £8
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Swimming Pool at Drimsynie

Get some relaxing lengths in or splash about with the kids. You will also find a sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi – perfect for relaxing after a busy day’s adventures.

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Teddytastic

Make a bear, make a friend…
This Activity will be led by one of our instructors to help you stuff a bear and make a new friend at the same time. With different teddies available to choose from you have a nice selection of friends to make.

  • Age 3+
  • Price From £20 per person
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Trackman Golf Simulator

Trackman Golf Simulator

Come and try your hand at our amazing new indoor Golf Simulator, perfect for practising your golf skills and getting ready for the season ahead. It has lots of different modes to choose from, so whether you’re trying to hone your skills or you’re just after some family fun, you’ll be sure to have a great time.

Open Monday-Sunday | 1-or-2-hour time slots available throughout the day. Book at reception.

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Water Walkerz

Walking on water in a giant inflatable ball – if at first you fall over, try and try again! Master balancing, then walking and running for hilarious fun no matter your age! And it’s almost as much fun to watch friends and family members falling over endlessly as it is to do it yourself…

  • Age 5+
  • Price £7 per session
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