Aberfeldy serves as an access point on the River Tay for the classic Grandtully section, offering paddlers a roughly 10-minute warm-up stretch of river before reaching the main Grandtully rapid downstream.

The section is suitable for intermediates at lower water levels and demands advanced skills as flows rise. The Tay is a well-regarded wildwater racing venue, known for its wide channel and European-style whitewater at higher water levels.

Grandtully itself is a popular canoe slalom training site, accessible year-round, and has hosted international competition.