This book is a great guide to the great glen canoe trail. Great glen shuttle service explore highland offer bespoke and an emergency great glen canoe trail shuttle services for those taking on this formal canoe trail. We bought his great glen canoe trail book which was very helpful for getting excellent advice. Of the trail s 60 miles 96 kilometers, 40 miles 64 kilometers traverse the countrys lochs lakes, including loch ness, reputed home of the loch ness monster. Open canoeing great glen canoe trail by wilderness. Welcome to great glen trails great glen trails 603 4662333. Great glen open canoe expeditions coast to coast takes in short sections of the caledonian canal to link loch lochy, loch oich and loch ness. Join us on pristine northern rivers with the mahoosuc mountains providing a stunning backdrop and the opportunity for wildlife sightings including deer, moose, river otters, blue herons, ducks, bald eagles and owls.
A fabulous great glen canoe trail adventure holiday, travelling by canadian canoe or kayak across scotland from fort william on the west coast to inverness in the east. The caledonian canal is one the most famous and historic in great britain built by the engineer thomas telford and completed in1822. All paddlers are asked to register their trip in advance, to receive an information pack including safety notes and advice of any closures. Our 360 degree photo tour gives you the opportunity to see what its like from the paddlers perspective, as they make their way through this awesome glen. The great glen funders include british waterways scotland, highland council, scottish natural. Watch this short video of the great glen canoe trail and you will be inspired to visit. The trail guide leaflet, also downloadable from the great glen canoe trail website indicates the locations of informal camping areas. The great glen canoe trail by mr p c 15, 12 sep 2015. Being offered the opportunity to develop and promote what donald refers to as my back garden has been a fantastic opportunity and as the owner of his own paddlesport business and freelance instructor for glenmore lodge, there was only one person for the post of project officer for the great glen canoe trail. You will paddle on flat water for 60 miles 100km, canoeing the caledonian canal and traversing legendary lochs such as loch ness and the wonderful loch lochy.
Great glen bespoke shuttle service groups meet normally at the coop, telford street car park, just. Open canoeing great glen canoe trail includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. It stretches for 127km 79 miles from coast to coast across the scottish highlands, from fort william in the west to inverness in the east. The great glen offers a classic canoe trip from coast to coast, following an ancient route through the highlands that has been used since time immemorial to journey through the rugged and mountainous landscape of northern scotland. Canoeing the great glen canoe trail in scotland from fort william to inverness. Shuttle service from muirtown basin, inverness to banavie fort, william which is the start of the great glen canoe trail.
Donald macpherson project officer for the ggct in partnership with pesda press have published the great glen canoe trail a complete guide to scotlands first formal canoe trail this guidebook is the resource of everything you will need to know about planning your adventure. The great glen canoe trail is for canoeists and kayakers following the caledonian canal. Steeped in history and folklore tales this trail will uncover many of scotlands secrets. The great glen canoe trail is 60 miles long through the highland great glen and the entire length of loch ness. Discover the great glen canoe trail great glen way one of scotlands great trails, the great glen way takes you 79 miles across scotland from fort william in the west to inverness in the east.
These are situated at most lock gates and consist of an area of mowed grass on the canal side which, in most cases, is associated with. Time to pack your kit into hired dry bags and canoe barrels advice on route and services available advice on loading canoes, movinghandling at pontoons, plus the use of portage trolleys advice on tandem downwind canoe sails hire your. The designated routes are primarily intended for walkers, but may have sections suitable for cyclists and horseriders. The great glen canoe trail takes you across the scottish highlands from fort william in the west to inverness near the northeastern coast. Plan a paddle what you need to know for your canoe trail. The local area places to visit within the great glen. Active highs offers outdoor activities in scotland near fort william and fort augustus and are based in the heart of the great glen near loch oich and the caledonian canal. Outdoor activities scotland fort william active highs. The degreee of difficulty is mainly determined by the open water of the lochs and the weather that has a. Plan a paddle what you need to know for your canoe trail the local area places to visit within the great glen useful services hire, guiding and shuttle services.
The 96kilometre route includes 29 locks which must be portaged, and takes between 35 days to complete. Great glen open canoe expeditions mountain water canoe. We will be using a 16ft venture ranger canoe crewed by my yr old son and 25yr old niece. A complete guide to scotlands first formal canoe trail. The adventure begins just outside fort william on the easy, sheltered water of the caledonia canal. Introduced by to top scottish coaches, nancy chambers and dave rossetter, the video features demonstrations of various canoe and sea kayak rescues skills.
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. Great glen way canoe trail active outdoors pursuits ltd. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on ordnance survey 1. Oct 22, 2011 this is a complete guide to scotlands first formal canoe trail, the great glen canoe trail. We did the great glen canoe trail self guided from fort william to inverness and hired the canoe and equipment. Wonderful resource if you are planning this paddle. Active highs are based on the shores of loch oich which is part of the great glen canoe trail and the caledonian canal system. If you want an amazing hike with varied scenery, try the great glen way. Through his work with british waterways scotland now scottish canals as canoe trail project officer, he set up this formal canoe trail, and as part of this works wrote the great glen canoe trail guidebook published by pesda press. The great glen canoe trail guidebook written by donald macpherson of explore highland, a must for anyone taking on scotlands first formal. As well as the calm waters of the caledonian canal there are the challenging open waters of loch lochy and loch ness. The information within this book has been well researched, however neither the author, the great glen ways partnership nor pesda press can be held responsible. Download the great glen canoe trail map for useful information and view our paddling activity providers listings for details of equipment hire, guided trips and shuttle services. The trail is scotlands first dedicated long distance canoe trail.
Novice paddlers are strongly advised to book on one of the frequent. Great glen canoe trail, scotland 10 places to take a. Lots of bed and breakfasts along the way and great places to sample the local whiskeys. We bought his great glen canoe trail book which was very helpful for getting excellent. Maybe youve heard of the great glen canoe trail, maybe youve paddled it, or maybe youve driven through the great glen and wondered what it would be like on the water. We have two trips running in 2018 spring 2018 23rd 27th april autumn 2018 24th 28th september. Welcome to great glen trails great glen trails 603 466. We didnt put down all the equipment we wanted but donald the owner had extra out just in case which we did need and used his mini bus service to drop us off with equipment at the canal end. Local information for dofe leaders and participants. Open canoeing great glen canoe trail by wilderness scotland. Great glen canoe trail shuttle service explore highland. The great glen way, which was opened in 2002, is one of scotlands official great trails. This is a complete guide to scotlands first formal canoe trail, the great glen canoe trail. We didnt stay in the lodge so cant comment on that, but we did complete an afternoon open canadian canoe course, and rent two canoes for 5 days on the great glean canoe trail and loved every bit of it.
The great glen canoe trail, scotlands first dedicated long distance trail for canoes and kayaks, runs along the great glen, close to the great glen way. The great glen way canoe trail is one of scotlands most challenging and rewarding canoe journeys. A complete guide to scotlands first formal canoe trail by donald macpherson isbn. Well, actually banavie, just outside fort william and where we were starting our great glen canoe trail from. Loch oich is the smallest and therefore the most sheltered loch in the great glen making it an ideal location for beginner and intermediate open canoe trips. Join us for the trip of a lifetime beginning at fort william and journeying through the magnificent waterways of the great glen to finish at inverness. Great glen canoe trail expedition report in your element. The great glen canoe trail is a 60 mile coast to coast journey through the heart of scotland on the caledonian canal and across loch ness taking in the scenery, wildlife and history as we paddle along. This guide is an essential resource to help you plan your journey through the great glen across scotland. Based in inverness we offer a costeffective shuttle service for canoes, kayaks and paddleboard groups of any size. Map of the 79 mile 124km great glen way one of scotlands great trails, between fort william and inverness. Sep 16, 2015 if you want an amazing hike with varied scenery, try the great glen way. Donald macpherson project officer for the ggct in partnership with pesda press have published the great glen canoe trail a complete guide to. Great glen way national trail os map booklet cicerone press.
Hiking scotland great glen way walking tours hiking. Canoe across scotland via the dramatic great glen canoe trail on a 5 day holiday. Aug, 2019 we did the great glen canoe trail self guided from fort william to inverness and hired the canoe and equipment. Great glen canoe trail 5 day expedition in your element. Aug 08, 20 canoeing the great glen canoe trail in scotland from fort william to inverness. Much of the route involves paddling on open water rather than on the canal. We started in fort william and walked along the trail to inverness. There are also options to paddle the river oich and the river. In scotland the canal network was originally built between 1768 and 1822. Donald was heavily involved in setting up the trail, and wrote the book his passion for it was unbelievable. One of scotlands great trails, the great glen way takes you 79 miles across scotland from fort william in the west to inverness in the east. Enjoy a full or halfday guided wildlife tour on the meandering androscoggin river.
Apr 10, 2020 no one knows the trail better than donald. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Great glen canoe trail scotlands first canoe trail. The leaders were excellent, encouraging, supportive, clear and fun. This guidebook is the resource of everything you will need to know about planning your adventure. Of the trails 60 miles 96 kilometers, 40 miles 64 kilometers traverse the countrys lochs lakes, including loch ness, reputed home of the loch ness monster. Mar 14, 2016 map of the 79 mile 124km great glen way one of scotlands great trails, between fort william and inverness. Great glen canoe trail great glen canoe trail a complete guide to scotlands first formal canoe trail. We have a great range of outdoor activities available from adrenaline pumping adventures to more relaxing scenic tours. The great glen canoe trail is for canoeists and kayakers following the caledonian canal and the lochs of the great glen. This chapter will provide a few pointers to help you, especially how you can help. I have made plans and been in contact with the author.
The great glen canoe trail is a truly awesome five day canoe expedition from coast to coast, paddling through lochs including the entire length of loch ness, rivers, and sections of the caledonian canal. The great glen canoe trail is no easy paddling route for kayak and canoes, but never reaches the level where you need white water experience. Join our guided trip across the great glen canoe trail, a geological fault that stretches from loch linnhe in the west, to inverness in the east and is over 200 million years old. A geographical fault line forms the great glen way splitting scotland in two. The great glen canoe trail is a classic canoe journey from coast to coast through the spectacular loch and river system of the great glen, including canoeing in loch ness. A wonderful adventure holiday travelling by canoe or kayak across scotland along the great glen canoe trail from fort william to inverness.
The guide is an essential resource to help you plan your paddling journey through the great glen across scotland. The books lists contact numbers for permits, daily lengths with portages and resources in each location. I am planning a trip along the great glen canoe trail in the summer and i was wondering if anyone had done it before and could give me any tips and advice. It makes a great trip from west to east over 5 days, taking in fantastic views down the glen and spotting any wildlife along the way including nessie. Guided wildlife kayak tours great glen trails 603 4662333. We would definitely book with wilderness scotland again.
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