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FAR WEST HIGHLANDS FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA

This canoe holiday explores the magical area of Moidart an amazing part of the Scottish highlands as well as many other beautiful lochs. Starting in the mountains then linking lochs with rivers to descend all the way to the sea.

5 Day Itinerary | 2-8 participants
 
£495 includes all the guiding and canoeing equipment required
£594 includes food cooked as a group in camp, coordinated by guides
 
Discount of £80pp for groups of 4+ booking together
 
If you require us to supply camping equipment then just ask us well in advance so we can arrange that
 
If you wish to specify a private trip for you and your friends please let us know at the time of booking and check the cost as small private groups may incur additional costs.

ACTIVITIES

• Open Canoeing
• Camping
• Walking

ITINERARY

Plan to arrive in Fort William the night before your trip begins to enjoy some local beers whilst awaiting the morrow’s excitement.

DAY 1

Our friendly and expert canoe guides meet you in Fort William, then we travel in our bus to catch the short Ferry over to the Moidart Peninsular. It’s a stunning drive through the area known as Sunart before we launch our canoes onto Loch Doilet for the start of this amazing trip. After a good lunch on the Loch shore we descent the river Polloch using techniques our guides will teach you, to reach Loch Sheil. We camp on the shores of Loch Sheil looking up towards Glen Finnan known for Harry Potters train ride.

DAY 2

We paddle west on Loch Sheil, exploring the mystical island with the ancient St Finan’s chapel. Then passing under Sheil bridge we descent the river Sheil all the way to the sea. Depending on the tide height there is a canoeable drop into the sea loch of Loch Moidart. Loch Moidart is a stunning place, we explore the various channels lined with small oak trees, visit the ancient castle on an island and see wild life like native mountain goats, sea eagles and seals. That evening you can camp on the shores of Loch Moidart or stay at the Glenuig Inn for a night in comfortable accommodation and to relax in their bar.

DAY 3-5

We take a short bus journey to the next part of our adventure a three day canoe expedition starting on Loch Morar. We camp on the shores of the loch before a short portage over to Loch Nevis, where we explore this remote and beautiful loch before returning to Morar or Mallaig depending on the prevailing weather conditions.

Most people return with us to Fort William, but some will wish to stay in Mallaig over night before catching the famous harry potter steam train back instead. Or as Mallaig is the port for many of the western isles some people continue onto Skye, Rum, Eigg, Muck and others. For those of you with an extra week, enquire about joining our sea kayak guides for a weeks sea kayaking as a follow up adventure week, as we can start that in Mallaig.

TRIP EXTENSIONS

ACTIVITIES

• Upper river canoeing
• Hill Walking
• Castle and distillery tour

Upper river canoeing - £95pp, £85pp 4+ people, £160 for private guiding

Take an extra day exploring the upper reaches of the river Spey, using the necessary and fun canoe techniques like poling and lining, in addition to the paddle, we explore the upper sections of the river.

Full day’s guided hill walk - £125pp, £75pp 3+ people, £250 for private guiding

Walk to the source of the river Spey high in the mountains and take in some fine Munros on the same day. Joined by an expert local guide you’ll see stunning highland mountain scenery and discover more about the flora and fauna of this special landscape. Occasionally you’ll be lucky enough to spot a Golden Eagle and often you’ll see the Monarch of the Glen amongst other great Scottish wild life.

Ballidalloch Castle and Whisky distillery tour. £125pp, £55pp 3+ people

Castles and Whisky, need we say more?

Need Bed & Breakfast Accommodation for Spey Descents?

BED & BREAKFAST @ MELLONPATCH, CARRBRIDGE - Recommended and well situated for our multi-day Spey Descents, the folks at MellonPatch offer comfortable, friendly and affordable bed and breakfast in Carrbridge, near Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park, at the heart of Scotland's beautiful Strathspey (Speyside) and Highland country.

THE MASH TUN WHISKY BAR, ABERLOUR - offers good food and accommodation in a family atmosphere within walking distance of the River Spey's banks, with a well stocked whisky bar.

DOWANS HOTEL, ABERLOUR - Set high above the picturesque Spey Valley, overlooking the village of Aberlour and the river below, The Dowans Hotel offers a rare opportunity for guests to relax and enjoy the elegance of a fine Scottish Highland hotel.

Full On Adventure
24 Cairngorm Ave. Aviemore, PH22 1RY Scotland
Telephone: +44 (0)7885 835 838
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