10 episodes

The Adventure Show - 2011/2012

First aired Jun 14, 2011Season 5

Scotland's thriving adventure sports scene

Episodes

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Episode 1

Canoe Slalom

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Jun 14, 201160 min

The Adventure Show takes to the rapids and stunning white waters of the River Tay, near Aberfeldy, to meet the kayakers competing for a place on the British Canoe Slalom Team.

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Episode 2

2011 Mountain Biking World Cup

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Jul 12, 201160 min

We are at Fort William for the 2011 mountain biking world cup and in Glen Affric to discovery what's the best kit for a wild two-day trip into the Scottish hills.

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Episode 3

Fell racing on the Isle of Jura

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Aug 9, 201160 min

The Adventure Show travels to the Isle of Jura for one of the toughest fell races in the UK and we join Cameron McNeish for a wild weekend both above and below the surface.

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Episode 4

Craggy Island Triathlon

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Oct 18, 201160 min

The Adventure Show travels to the island of Kerrera for a brand new event - the Craggy Island Triathlon. Plus, why one woman believes the best way to travel is by open canoe.

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Episode 5

The First Great Climb

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Nov 22, 201160 min

Three of Scotland's best climbers try to emulate a feat that three men from Lewis achieved in the 1870s - they were the first people to stand on top of the Great Stack of Handa.

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Episode 6

Tiree Wave Classic

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Dec 20, 201160 min

Featuring a look at the UK's top windsurfing event, the Tiree Wave Classic. Also, Cameron McNeish and Deziree Wilson visit another stunning Scottish island.

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Episode 7

Scotland - Coast to Coast

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Dec 27, 201160 min

Starting on Aberdeen's beach and finishing in the wild lands of Knoydart in the west, Cameron McNeish travels through Scotland's glens and mountains.

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Episode 8

The OMM

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Feb 14, 201260 min

This month's programme covers the OMM - the original mountain marathon - in Highland Perthshire. And Cameron McNeish walks through one of his favourite Scottish glens.

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Episode 9

Strathpuffer 24

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Mar 13, 201260 min

In the middle of winter, with 17 hours of darkness, 500 competitors head north of Inverness for one of the world's toughest mountain bike races - the Strathpuffer 24 hour marathon.

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Episode 10

Climbing... No Limits!

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Apr 12, 201260 min

Two of Scotland's best rock athletes travel south of the Border to the heart of the English climbing scene asthey attempt two innovative first ascents.