Welcome to
Orkney Coasteering
Over The Edge
The idea for Over The Edge
was hatched while bobbing
about off the cliffs of Orkney
one Sunday morning by our two
Coasteering Lead Guides Steven
& James
Over The Edge
Our Coasteering Guide(s) will lead you on an unforgettable journey along the intertidal zone of the breathtaking Orkney coastline.
To give you a taste of what you can expect on a Family Coasteer –
Wild Swimming – 50/60 meters (two lengths of a public swimming pool) is the biggest distance open swims will be.
Playing in our Water Feature such as ‘The Wedge’, ‘The Jacuzzi’ & ‘The Chute’
What is Coasteering?
Coasteering involves travelling along the line where the sea meets the land known as the intertidal zone. You’ll be in and out of the water scrambling, climbing, and traversing your way along the water edge, swimming across pools & plunging into the ocean. You could very well head inland from the cliff, exploring narrow gullies and sea caves.
Common features in coasteering routes include scrambling, climbing over rocks or swim- walking through gullies & caves. You might also get to experience features created by the tides like sluices, whirlpools and pour-overs.
Meet The Team
The idea for Over The Edge was hatched while bobbing about off the cliffs of Orkney one Sunday morning by our two Coasteering Lead Guides Steven & James.
With 20 years of experience exploring the Orkney coastline from the water we decided that it was very selfish of us to keep the places we have discovered to ourselves.
Both Lead Guides can be found in the water all year round as they map out new coasteering routes, water features, Jump Zones & new sea caves to name but a few.
We believe that everyone should experience a coasteering trip due to all the amazing benefits, excitement & peacefulness that every coaster brings. You will have sore cheeks from smiling!!!
- Meet the Team
Steven Edwards
Swapped a boilersuit in the Oil & Gas world for a Wetsuit in the North Sea!!
I was first introduced to Coasteering in 1990 when my Dad took me to St Ninians Isle when living on Shetland & been I’ve been hooked ever since.
My three children have been brought up swimming rivers, cannyoning, cliff jumping & coasteering from the age of toddlers with the adventures we have had making memories that last a lifetime. The confidence, team building & leadership skills they have developed from these experiences is very evident.
The feeling when coasteering is extremely difficult to describe due to how awesome it is but I believe it’s the best in the moment experience possible & after every trip the feeling of being re-earthed is most definitely a thing.
Signature Move – Big Bear!
- Meet the Team
James Henry
Swapped a boilersuit in the Oil & Gas world for a Wetsuit in the North Sea!!
I was first introduced to Coasteering in 1990 when my Dad took me to St Ninians Isle when living on Shetland & been I’ve been hooked ever since.
The confidence, team building & leadership skills they have developed from these experiences is very evident.
The feeling when coasteering is extremely difficult to describe due to how awesome it is but I believe it’s the best in the moment experience possible & after every trip the feeling of being re-earthed is most definitely a thing.
Signature Move – Being slapped by BIG Waves!
- Orkney Coasteering
Best Adventures For All Ages
One reason that makes coasteering such a popular activity is that no previous experience is required to take part.