good2goadventures

5 day canoe adventure across scotland.

Join us for a five day adventure canoeing the Great Glen Canoe Trail paddling 100km. Starting in Fort William and finishing in Inverness we will canoe and wild camp along the Great Glen canoe trail, paddling the Caledonia Canal, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness.

ITINERY

Day 1: You will meet your guides and prepare for the trip. we will launch late morning at Neptune's Staircase, paddle along the canal, and into Loch Lochy for our first nights wild camping, and tasty cooked meal.
Day 2:  Will start on the remote shores of Loch Lochy, taking in a morning tea break, before paddling into Loch Caen and Laggan Locks for lunch. Here we will have a stop at the Eagle Barge floating bar for a refreshing break. Late afternoon we will head on to the tranquil Loch Oich and set up our wild camping spot for the night. Tonight after tea, we will have a campfire and marshmallows.
Day 3:  This is usually the biggest day. We will depart Loch Oich and paddle the canal down to Fort Augustus, where you can treat yourself to a pub meal/fish & chips, and reload on your favourite snacks.
After lunch we will head on to Loch Ness for a fun filled paddle to our campsite. This is a commercial campsite with facilities where you can enjoy a shower and recharge.
On Loch Ness you will get a chance to see Eagles, Osprey and wild goats amongst other wildlife.
Day 4:  We will have a later departure, so you can take in the surrounds of the beach and area, before heading off to the end of Loch Ness. Along the way we will pass Change House, and Urquhart Castle on the far shore, with plenty of beautiful beaches to stop on, for a well deserved break.We will land at Dores Beach and make camp, allowing plenty of time for you to sit back and enjoy the view back up the loch, taking in the challenge you have done!
We will cook tea one last time, then head to the pub for some final night celebrations!
Day 5:  One last look up the loch, before departing and on we go to Loch End and Loch Durroch, to finish at Doch Garroch, where you can treat yourself to ice cream and cafe treats!We will either transport you back to Fort William, or drop you off in Inverness.

what's included

The cost includes use of all specialist equipment, guiding, camping and most meals.
All you need to bring are your personal clothing/possessions, waterproofs and a sleeping bag, making your life easy!

FAQ
What experience do I need?
None! We have complete beginners join us on most of our trips. A lesson before you join us may be useful. We have several people we can recommend throughout the country including some of our own guides.
How Challenging is it? How fit do I need to be?
This can vary somewhat depending on the weather, but the best strength to bring to the trip is a positive mind set and a good sense of humour!
If you are a regular walker, swimmer etc, you will find this ideal, with some level of challenge involved
If you are into challenges such as Tough Mudder, 3 peaks etc you will be in your element.
Our guides are extremely experienced and we will give you all the support you need and keep you safe.

HOW FAR IS IT, AND HOW FAR DO WE PADDLE EACH DAY?
The trip is 100km, and you will paddle up to 25km in a day. The is usually around 6-8 hours on the water.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE?
We recommend a minimum age of 18, or 14 if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Anyone under the age of 18 must share a canoe with their parent or guardian.

DO I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SWIM? WILL THE CANOE CAPSIZE?

You don't need to be able to swim as you will have a life jacket (buoyancy aid/ personal floatation device) on, but some level of water confidence is essential. Whilst unlikely, it is possible that your canoe could capsize, so you need to be happy spending sometime in the water, whilst your guide empties your canoe.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

The guides on this trip believe that to give you a quality experience, you need to be comfortable. They work with a number of companies to ensure that the equipment available on the trips are not only fit for purpose but also the best quality. You’ll be provided with: - Tents (We won't make you share with strangers. If you have booked as a group, you may need to share, but we can usually accommodate needs.)*** - Self inflating 3cm sleeping mats. - Large Dry bags - All Safety equipment** You’ll need to bring: - Sleeping bag (3 season is best) - Waterproofs (Jacket AND Trousers) - Outdoor clothing for wearing when your on the water x2 sets, synthetic walking, cycling, running is best with a thin fleece. Avoid heavy cotton. - Sun hat and warm hat. - Warm jacket/fleece for camp. - Shoes for on the water (These will get wet) - Shoes for camp - Toiletries - Torch - Midge net (those made by Smidge work well) and spray - Sun protection - Personal medication - Camera. Overall, keep your kit pretty basic. Most people don't change clothes through the trip unless they get wet. It is worth investing in quality waterproofs. If it is a wet week, a spare cheap Pac A Mac work well as a 2nd waterproof ** If you have your own safety equipment then that’s great. To use on any of the guides trips, the equipment must be CE marked, (EN ISO 12402) under 5 years old and be fit for use.

DATES
3rd May
23rd June
16th September