canoe - Up to 8 people
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Great Glen Canoe Trail

Highland Council

Join us on one of Scotland's classic canoe adventures!

This is a 5 day/4 night trip of stunning paddling and picture perfect campsites giving us the opportunity to travel along one of Scotland's most famous Glens.

Starting on the west coast just outside Fort William we traverse the country using the gentle, sheltered water of the Caledonian Canal, which links together the lochs of Lochy, Oich and the formidable Loch Ness.


On all our expeditions we don't just give you a great time on the water, we also handle all the catering for the trip!

What to bring

What you need to bring with you:

  1. Clothing for paddling
  2. Full waterproofs
  3. Outdoor clothing you don't mind getting smelly and a wee bit damp in
  4. Shoes for being on the water (trainers or boots you don't mind getting wet, or wellies. We do not recommend thin wetsuit boots for this trip as there is some walking to be done.)
  5. Clothing for in camp
  6. Dry clothes for around camp
  7. Dry shoes
  8. Sleeping system
  9. Sleeping bag
  10. Sleep matt
  11. Thermals to sleep in



Requirements

Worried about not having all the paddling skills you need, don't worry?

Your guide will be on hand to offer coaching tips and handy hints to help your paddling and campcraft skills develop and to make this journey unforgettable!


This is a novice level trip, you should be comfortable being outside for the duration of the trip. Your paddling skills don't need to be excellent but we do recommend you've been on the water before coming on the trip.


Itinerary

Day 1 - Fort William to Gairlochy

Day 2 - Gairlochy to Laggan

Day 3 - Laggan to Fort Augustus

Day 4 - Fort Augustus to Foyers

Day 5 - Foyers to Inverness


*This is our ideal itinerary however it may change when we're on the go as we'll work with the weather and pick campsites best suited to us each day.



Group discount available

£560 per person
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Cancellations

Rigid: Guaranteed full refund if cancelling 5 days prior.

You will be entitled to a full refund under the following circumstances:

  • If your booking is under £200 and you cancelled at least a full 72h prior to the activity start time.
  • If your booking is over £200 and you cancelled at least a full 5 days prior to the activity start time.
  • If the centre cancels the activity at any time.

If the conditions on the day aren’t ideal but the activity still takes place, you will not be eligible for a refund.

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Where we'll meet

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Keep an eye out for our van and trailer when you arrive in the car park.

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