The weather was not on our side, it got very wet and windy when we were on the water but here are the before and after photos

The sun came out for us today at the Ropes Course. Amazing achievements on the high ropes in particular!

Some final few snaps from a very windy ferry 💙

Some gorge walking and exploring on the beach to end our week at Benmore!

Canoeing on Loch Eck

Brilliant bikers

Group 2 enjoyed an adventurous shore scramble this morning and got absolutely soaked, before tackling heights again at rock climbing this afternoon.

We went for a wet and windy canoe session in the morning and then a gorge walk in the afternoon 🙂

Biking was brilliant!

We went Caving on the morning and were on the Ropes Course in the afternoon

Gorge and High Ropes 😊

Excellent team work in the morning for canoeing and fun in the Gorge in the afternoon!

We explored the Botanic Gardens with our instructors Neil and Paul. First challenge was to find the deepest puddle on the lawn!

We started off with a bit of a rainy morning but that didn’t stop us having a good time Biking 😀

We went on a Shore Scramble in the afternoon and finished off having fun playing in the water and the sun even came out 🌞

A few minutes pause to reflect on our time away so far 📔

Our first afternoon was spent wandering around Benmore’s gardens and exploring some tunnels.

Group 5 explored some of the grounds surrounding Benmore Centre. They showed some promising group work, supporting and encouraging each other 🙂

Benmore 2026 is finally underway. Huge thank you to all parents and carers for supporting our send off this morning and getting us to this stage. We have a bus full of very excited Primary 7s and we’re looking forward to seeing all they achieve this week.

Keep an eye on this page for updates as we go 👀

We are so excited to set off to Benmore from the 30th March – 2nd April 2026. Please check back here throughout the week to see how we’re getting on. You can also pop your email address into the subscribe bar above to be notified every time we update this page.

It would seem that my photos didn’t upload properly from the Gorge walk so here they are now with some other bits and bobs from Group 3’s fab week at Benmore!

That’s us on our way back to Castleview after a fabulous week – see you soon 👋🏼

This morning we celebrated another Benmore birthday with Cake for breakfast 🎂🎈🎉

( morning activities)

Our last day was spend on the high ropes course. The kids absolutely loved it and weren’t afraid to give it a go. They ended with a leap of faith at the end!

(afternoon activities)

We finished our lovely week of activities with raft building on the beach. The kids got stuck in, not afraid to give it their best. They had so much fun with smiles all around!

For our last day in Benmore, we went gorge walking. This has been the most anticipated activity for our group. They climbed up waterfalls and painted their faces, never saying no to any challenge that came their way. Lastly, we finished with the high ropes course. Everyone gave it a go, setting their own goals, whether it was reaching the top or climbing till they felt most comfortable. We ended our wonderful time here by taking the leap of faith at the end!

Primary 7 enjoyed a brilliant disco with their new friends from Sighthill tonight; an excellent way to celebrate the end of a brilliant week 💃🏼🕺🏻

This morning Group 3 went Biking. We started off from the Centre, cycled to the Golden Gates then went out on the road, ventured through the forest where we rode through a small river. Everyone used their Bikeability skills learned back at school and built upon these today. We had a short break by the big river and had great fun skimming stones across it.

This afternoon we went Caving. Some of us were feeling a bit nervous but we took it slowly, encouraged each other and everyone got through all 3 chambers safely and with a huge sense of achievement!

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This morning, Group 4 went on an epic underground adventure, crawling and squeezing through the twists and turns of the caves. In the afternoon, they took on the gorge walk, climbing over rocks, wading through rushing water, and getting well and truly soaked! A day full of challenges, laughter, and plenty of wet socks!

We started the day gorge walking, which finished with a wee water slide and natural face paint.

Then, our final activity was indoor rock climbing; enjoyed by all. We have had the best week with our instructor Morna, and we’re so proud of all whence achieved!

We started the day exploring some deep and dark caves! There was so much bravery shown by all with a real sense of achievement afterwards!

Then, this afternoon, we had a great time biking and splashing through every puddle in sight 😊

This morning Group 3 enjoyed trying out the different obstacles at the Low ropes course and building their team work skills.

The High ropes was very challenging and everyone outdid themselves trying the various different climbs.

In the afternoon we went to a different Gorge with tricky climbs, cool water features and beautiful views to enjoy too.

This afternoon, Group 4 took on the high ropes, tackling wobbly bridges, tricky obstacles, and some seriously high climbs! There were plenty of nerves, but even more cheers as everyone pushed themselves and encouraged each other to keep going. An amazing mix of bravery, teamwork, and lots of fun!

Today, we started with rock climbing and abseiling. Everyone not only gave it a go but reached the top! They showed great bravery and teamwork, giving it a go even when they didn’t think they could do it. Later, we ventured into the forest! Each taking turns leading us to the top, we finally reached our destination and the views were fantastic! We set up a campfire, had some hot chocolate and enjoyed what was around us.

( morning activities)

This morning we began with the Gorge walk. We followed the stream up and even went swimming over and under any obstacle that came our way.

(evening activities)

Later, we went for a beautiful beach walk. Some went swimming in the sea, while others played on the sand. It has been a very beautiful and wholesome day for group 5!

This afternoon, Group 4 took on the shoreline scramble, climbing over rocks, balancing along ledges, and navigating the rugged coastline. With teamwork and determination, they tackled every challenge the shore had to offer—finishing with a well-earned sense of achievement (and a few wet boots!).

(morning activities)

To start off the day, we went biking around Benmore and Dunoon. The children had a lovely time cycling on different types of trails especially off road!

(afternoon activities)

We took on a wonderful forest walk , where the children got to explore beautiful waterfalls and steams. Their favourite part was toasting marshmallows on the open fire.

We had a lovely little celebration for our first Benmore birthday today – I think the cake got a seal of approval 🎂🎉

After a hearty breakfast Group 3 went to the beach to do some beach combing and climbing around the shore. We found many treasures including sea glass, sea urchins and lots of interesting shells.

In the afternoon we went to the gorge to climb up a waterfall, paddle, wade and float the the deeper sections of water. Although our feet were cold, our wetsuits kept is warm and we had great fun. The birthday boy had a day to remember loving every minute.

Today we were super super brave and went caving! Benmore Staff were so impressed with the bravery these kids showed, willing to give everything a go, no matter the challenge. A few even went through the smallest gap to get out the other side! We finished off our day with a biking tour around beautiful Benmore and Dunoon. No matter what they had to cycle through, they all gave it a go with big smiles on their faces. So proud of these kids, and can’t wait to see them conquer tomorrow’s challenges.

This morning, Group 4 embraced the outdoors with a mix of adventure and teamwork. They built sturdy dens, learned the art of fire lighting, and put their skills to the test. To top it off, they warmed up with a well-earned cup of hot chocolate— the perfect reward for a morning of hands-on fun!

This afternoon, Group 4 took on the trails with an exciting mountain biking adventure. They tackled twists, turns, and muddy paths before facing the ultimate challenge—riding through a river! 

Group 2’s morning started with a shore scramble along the coast. We discovered interesting sealift, scrambled many rocks and some members couldn’t resist a dip in the sea at the end!

Then, in the afternoon, we were conquering fears on the high ropes.

Day 1 was off to a great start! We explored the grounds, especially the lakes and botanical gardens. We finished off the day with a night walk, where they all successfully walked in dark!