Explore the Scottish Highlands on this 5-day canoe trip passing Ben Nevis and Loch Ness.
You'll meet the team 10:00 AM at Neptunes Staircase in Fort William, where you'll start your canoeing adventure.
The calm waters of the Caledonian Canal offer a perfect opportunity to learn some of the basic skills, before heading out onto Loch Lochy. Arriving at your wild camp on the side of the Loch, you'll enjoy dinner around the fire and some star gazing.
*New for 2025: We'll be providing a pub meal on the last night*
Today you'll paddle along the shore of Loch Lochy, taking in the amazing views of the Highland backdrops. At Laggan Locks, you can visit the Eagle Barge for refreshments, before heading to your camp on the shores of Loch Oich.
After sunrise, the tranquil paddle along Loch Oich offers you opportunities to explore secluded shores and wooded bays. At the end of the Loch, you'll join the Caledonian Canal towards Fort Augustus, where you can enjoy some food and drink overlooking Loch Ness.
As you paddle onto Loch Ness, the views are simply spectacular. Straight away you'll feel very much in the thick of the Scottish highlands, with a backdrop of the mountains and the myth and legends of the Loch itself. Make sure you keep a watchful eye out for Nessie. Your camp this evening will be on the shores of Loch Ness around the campfire.
*New for 2025: We'll be providing a pub meal on the last night*
The final day will see you leave Loch Ness and into the beautiful Loch Dochfour for a more relaxing paddle, then onto the canal to Inverness, where you will have paddled across Scotland.
We usually arrive in Inverness between 1-2 PM. We then shuttle you back to Fort William, arriving around 5:00 PM.
If you want to be dropped off in Inverness, we can drop you off at the airport, train station or a hotel. If you want to fly or catch a train that day, we suggest booking a departure after 6:00 PM.
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