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Wild Women Great Glen Canoe Adventure

Dates: Tuesday 18th – Sunday 23rd August 2026
Duration: 6 days away, 4 days paddling
Price: £490 per person (plus food / travel)

Overview

Join us for an unforgettable journey across Scotland on the Great Glen Canoe Trail With Andy Oughton – Scotland’s first dedicated long-distance canoe route. This epic adventure takes you through 60 miles of stunning waterways, including the Caledonian Canal, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and the legendary Loch Ness. Expect breath-taking scenery, wildlife encounters, and the camaraderie of paddling with like-minded adventurers.

The trail features Trailblazer rest sites, low-level pontoons, and sections of the Great Glen Way, so you can mix paddling with the option of short walks. You’ll experience everything from serene canals to vast open lochs.

 Please note travel is not included, however we will make arrangements so people can car share where possible.

Itinerary

Tuesday 18th August

  • Drive to Gairlochy (near Fort William) at the top of Neptune’s Staircase.
  • Run shuttle to Lochend (Inverness) for the return.

Wednesday

  • Paddle from Gairlochy to Loch Laggan Trailblazer site (with facilities).
  • Camp overnight.

Thursday

  • Paddle to Fort Augustus woods (short walk to facilities).
  • Includes paddling the River Oich, avoiding locks.
  • Camp overnight.

Friday

  • Paddle Loch Ness to Foyers Trailblazer site (or North Shore depending on weather).
  • Camp overnight.

Saturday

  • Paddle to Lochend and complete reverse shuttle.
  • Stay at Saddle Mountain Hostel for recuperation and showers

Sunday 23rd Aug

Shuttle cars and return home.

What’s Included

  • 4 days of guided paddling across the Great Glen Canoe Trail.
  • Canoe hire (LOPC).
  • Expert support and safety guidance. (With Andy Oughton and Hayley)
  • Trailblazer campsites with basic facilities.

What to Bring

  • Tent, sleeping bag, and camping gear.
  • Cooking equipment and food. (together)
  • Warm, waterproof clothing Midge net.
  • Personal items and toiletries.

Note: Toilet facilities are available at some sites; one night requires a short walk or wild toilet

We will meet to paddle and do a camp practise before the 6 weeks

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