Great Glen Canoe Expedition

A real Scottish canoeing adventure.

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Journey through the heart of the Scottish Highlands, travelling coast to coast along the spectacular Great Glen Canoe Trail.

Approximately 96 km of paddling through lochs and waterways Multi-day canoeing, camping and expedition living Develop practical expedition skills along the way Take an active role in planning, navigation and logistics Experience the satisfaction of completing a journey under your own steam This is your expedition.
We provide the leadership, experience and support
You make it happen.

Date

This is a bespoke expedition available to book at a date to suit your group

Time

5 Days

Exact start and finish times will be confirmed at the booking stage
Start time: approx 9am on first day
Finish time: approx 5pm on the last day

Location

Great Glen, Scottish Highlands — generally travelling between Fort William and Inverness, with the direction and exact itinerary determined by conditions.

The Journey

The Great Glen Canoe Trail is one of Scotland's iconic paddling journeys, linking a series of spectacular lochs and waterways, including Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and the mighty Loch Ness.
Surrounded by mountains, forests and incredible Highland scenery, we'll travel through the landscape by canoe, carrying our equipment, making camp and working together to complete the journey.
This is an adventure expedition, not a guided holiday where everything is done for you. You'll be an active member of the expedition team, helping plan and manage the journey from start to finish.

Working alongside your expedition leader and fellow paddlers, you’ll be involved in:

Planning daily routes and understanding weather forecasts

Making decisions about distances, timings and suitable stopping points

Navigation and interpreting maps

Loading, transporting and managing expedition equipment

Organising portages and canoe transfers

Establishing camp and managing day-to-day camp life

Preparing meals and managing food and water

Supporting fellow team members and solving problems together

There will be challenges, changing plans, tired muscles and probably a few unexpected moments along the way. That’s all part of the adventure!

You won’t be left to figure everything out alone. Our experienced expedition leader will provide guidance, coaching and oversight throughout, helping you develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to become a more independent adventurer.

On the water

Throughout the journey, we’ll explore and develop skills including:

Canoe control and efficient paddling techniques
Journey planning and navigation
Understanding weather, wind and water conditions
Group paddling and communication
Expedition safety and risk management
Appropriate rescue and emergency procedures
Decision-making in changing environments
Where appropriate, participants may be issued with a Paddle UK ‘explore’ certificate, or a higher award if relevant skills are observed.

At Camp

Expedition life doesn’t stop when the paddling finishes!

Once ashore, everyone gets involved in establishing camp, organising equipment, preparing meals and getting ready for the following day.
Develop Camp Craft Skills (Knot tying, Tarplogy, Hammocking, Fire-Lighting)
There'll also be opportunities to relax, share stories, enjoy the surroundings and appreciate the simple pleasures of life outdoors.
Expect a practical, sociable and occasionally challenging experience rather than a serviced camping holiday.

Inclusive & Supportive

What’s included

This expedition is for people who want a genuine outdoor adventure and are prepared to play an active role in making it happen.
Guided expedition (leader present throughout)
Paddle craft, paddles and buoyancy aids (Buoyancy Aids are mandatory for all people in all crafts)
Small day-sack dry bag per person
Large dry bag per person
Portage Trolly
Leading, coaching and Paddle UK certification where appropriate
Shuttle Assistance. We may decide to use a local taxi, this will be discussed amonst the group at the planning stage

Optional Extras

* These items can be supplied with a small additional cost

You must provide

Personal clothing for paddling & camping
Sleeping bag
Footwear to paddle in (MANDATORY for all people in all crafts):
Old trainers or neoprene boots work well
Closed-toe & securely attached
❌ No crocs, sandals, flip-flops or wellies
Food & snacks for the duration of your trip
Transport to/from the expedition start/end point (we will work together as a team, in true expeditional style, to shuttle people, kit and vehicles to the appropriate locations)
Any personal medication

* A full kit list will be sent after booking and well in advance of your trip.

Logistics

Who is this for?

This expedition is for people who want a genuine outdoor adventure and are prepared to play an active role in making it happen.
Complete beginners welcome - no experience neccesary
Improvers building confidence
Experienced paddlers wanting a relaxed, social journey
Difficulty: Medium (5 days of paddling and wild camping in changable and unpredictable conditions requires a reasonable level of physical fitness and resilience)
Age: 14+
Under-18s supervised by a parent or legally appointed guardian (Ratio: max of x1 adult to supervise x2 14-17 year olds)

£595

Ratio: 1:8
Duration: 5 Days (4 Nights)
Per person

Important Notes

Full joining instructions will be sent via email after booking.
Full kit list will be sent via email after booking.
Course will continue in all weathers where safe to do so.
Please refer to our full terms and conditions prior to booking.

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Great Glen Canoe Expedition

A real Scottish canoeing adventure.

This is your expedition.
We provide the leadership, experience and support
You make it happen.

Working alongside your expedition leader and fellow paddlers, you’ll be involved in:

£595

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3 Day Expedition - Contact us to book a bespoke expedition

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Great Glen Canoe Expedition

A real Scottish canoeing adventure.

This is your expedition. We provide the leadership, experience and support You make it happen.

Working alongside your expedition leader and fellow paddlers, you’ll be involved in:

£595

Book Your Expedition

3 Day Expedition - Contact us to book a bespoke expedition

This is your expedition.
We provide the leadership, experience and support
You make it happen.