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About Us

Boots ’n’ Paddles is an outdoor activity outfit run by Mike Dunthorne. The office is located near Kirkhill, not far from Inverness and Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. Our strength lies in being a completely mobile set-up. Not being tied to a single base means that we can use the whole of the Highlands as our ’workplace’ giving a huge variety of venues, whatever the sport.

Mike Dunthorne

Mike working hard!!! His favourite area of expertise is open canoeing

Our goal is to help you to discover the fantastic Scottish outdoors in a fun, safe and active way. No prior experience or training is needed and we will provide all the equipment you need.

Ross - whose main passion is sea kayaking but is a great all rounder

Our client base is hugely varied, ranging from school and youth groups, to families or individuals on holiday, to stag and hen parties, to corporate groups.

 

 

Neil MacPherson

Neil - Our Senior Instructor,  whose main passions are mountain biking, climbing and skiing

We can help you find accommodation in the area, or leave that to your discretion. Provided you have appropriate grounds for the activities in question we can even bring Boots ’n’ Paddles to your doorstep.

Sally surrounded by icebergs in Greenland, but she also enjoys biking, climbing and hill walking

Our instructional staff all come highly recommended by friends in the outdoors and they all share our passion for Scotland and the Highlands. There are endless possibilities for playing in the great outdoors, whether that be chasing an adrenalin rush or relaxing with some tranquil wildlife exploration.

John - Web Site and Freelance staff, who is never happier than when he is in the mountains