Rannoch Moor
The Cross-Scotland Canoe Challenge
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Probably the most iconic canoe trip in Scotland, starting in the West on lonely Loch Ba a tiny trickle of water slowly makes its way downhill to the east, depending on conditions this could mean poling through shallow streams or paddling along narrow upland flows. Eventually the river meets the next loch and then its time to sail or paddle down to find the next river which is a little bigger.
After that its loch, river, loch river and so on; this remote trip will give you chance to utilise every traitional canoe skill in your toolbox including poling, sailing, lining, paddling whitewater, paddling open water, rafting and even trolleying. If you've tried these skills out and would like to put them to the test then this is your opportunity. All whilst carrying our camping equipment and wild camping under the biggest skies you've ever seen in stunning Scottish wilderness.
The latter part of this trip involves the damn release sections of the River Tummel which provide challenging grade two/three whitewater with the option for one or two harder rapids, truly a journey that provides every aspect of open canoe journeying.
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Expert guiding and skills coaching every day
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The opportunity to practice trad skills in context
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Incredible waterside wild camping locations
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Travel through remote Scottish Highlands
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Ideal for aspirant Canoe Leaders or Advanced Canoe Leaders
£310 Per Person
FAQs
Where do we meet?
This trip starts roadside on the A82 between Tyndrum and Glencoe
How long are the days?
That all depends on the conditions and how much progress we make as a group but we can expect to be journeying for beween 6 and 10 hours per day. Longer days will always be by mutal agreement. It's a challenge yes but it should still be enjoyable.
What do you provide?
Two days of expert guiding and coaching tailored to the group and with emphasis on enjoyment. This course doesn’t include equipment but I may be able to help with certain items, feel free to ask and I’ll see what I can do.
What do I need to bring?
Open canoe with bouyancy & swimlines
Paddle & Spare
Canoe Pole
Canoe Sail
Canoe Trolley
Bouyancy Aid & Helmet
Suitable Clothing
Food, snacks & water
Wild Camping equipment including a stove and cookwear
Personal Medication
*a full kit list will be provided upon booking*
Is this suitable for me?
This is aimed at established paddlers who are looking to expand and test their skills with coaching and supervision along the way. Experience of grade two whitewater is essential. You should be familiar with poling, sailing and wild camoing and have practiced these recently. If you're not sure please do get in touch and we can chat, maybe there is another course that is more suitable to your needs
Where will we stay?
Wild Camping by the side of the Loch or River, wherever we end up at the end of the day, that means no showers or toilets and no running water. Be prepared for a wilderness experience.