Great glen canoe trail

It is an epic mile (95km) journey crossing Scotland in days and conquering the formidable open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness, a challenge in itself. From South to North. It is normally easier to paddle the Trail from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east with the prevailing wind behind you.

What you need to consider for your Canoe Trail visit. Our Canoe Trail publications are designed to.

Great Glen will be able to offer a touch of. All paddlers are asked to register their trip in advance, to receive an information pack including safety notes and advice of any closures.

The trail is Scotland’s first dedicated long distance canoe trail. Over 0paddlers visit the waters of the Caledonian Canal each year. You will paddle on flat water for miles (100km), canoeing the Caledonian Canal and traversing legendary lochs such as Loch Ness and the wonderful Loch Lochy! Our adventure begins near Fort William, and for the next five days we will paddle our way northeast along several lochs and sections of the Caledonian Canal, culminating in the famous waters of Loch Ness.

Based Centrally along the Caledonian Canal Near Fort William and Fort Augustus. This offers a great opportunity to canoe or kayak along the spectacular Caledonian Canal from near Fort William to Inverness.

For experienced canoeists, the whitewater sections of River Oich, River Ness and River Lochy can also be included to reduce the number of portage points and add extra excitement to this. Paddle through some of the most dramatic and inspiring sceneries in the whole of Scotland from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east.

Just to be different we decided to see if we can manage. This classic voyage of the Caledonian Canal and it’s lochs encompasses the true nature of a canoe expedition, and takes us on vast open lochs, calm canals, and winding rivers. By their very nature journeys on the water can be affected by weather and other environmental factors. A day cross-Scotland journey, from the foothills of Ben Nevis, to the mystical waters of Loch Ness.

Not sure why there are so many negative reviews on here! BY: Donald Macpherson. FORMAT: 1x 240mm, pages. AVAILABILITY: in print £ 12. Thank you for accepting me to your forum. We met and loaded all our gear including two canoes (one borrowed for the trip - thanks Martyn) after finishing work on the Friday and headed up the Mtowards bonnie Scotland. We will be guiding a small group miles from the West coast to the East coast of Scotland on this exhilarating.

We had a lovely chat to the lock keeper, dumped the canoe, and got back in the car to continue driving north to Inverness where we picked up our keys to the lock facilities and ditched the car. I’ll be honest, it was a very strange feeling walking away from the car in a strange city. You can find out more about these here or from the Visit Scotland website.

Wild camping is legally allowed in Scotland if practised responsibly under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Dec Some canoeing and sea kayaking photos from a few of our guided holidays across this Scottish Canoe Trail (Fort William to Inverness). See more ideas about Sea kayaking, Fort william, Canoe.

Whether you are looking for a long distance canoeing challenge or a relaxing day paddle, the Caledonian Canal offers fabulous options for paddlers of all abilities. But Did You Check eBay?

It makes a very memorable canoe trip from the west to east over days. An 85km journey over days starting in Fort William, paddling through the heart of Scotland including the world famous Loch Ness carrying all of our own equipment, camping in stunning wild locations before finishing in Inverness.

A superb, and unforgettable mile coast to coast trip through the highlands, along majestic canals and lochs, that is suitable for paddlers of all abilities. The canal itself is a listed historic monument built in the 19th century by Thomas Telford linking 3. Our 3degree photo tour gives you the opportunity to see what it’s like from the paddler’s perspective, as they make their way through this awesome glen.

Some countries including Germany block this soundtrack. KMR5C562w Kayaking. Alternatively you can pay an additional fee to have one. This event can be completed over days or non-stop.

The day event is achievable by everyone and the non-stop event is best tackled by those who have had many hours ocean paddling. The reason for the requirement for the non stop race is due to paddling for the first hours in complete darkness and the possibility of.

Canoe friendly launching and landing sites, camping areas and improved information and facilities now make this highland gem even better. The Caledonian Canal connects the.