Great Glen Canoe Trail

Great Glen Canoe Trail is the essential guide to Scotland's first formal canoe trail, now fully revised and updated in its 2nd edition. Perfect for planning your adventure across the Scottish Highlands, this guide provides everything you need for a safe and memorable paddling journey. Inside, you'll find expert advice on: Route planning: Detailed daily itineraries for a five-day expedition, plus single-day options and advanced route combinations. Paddling conditions: Navigate the calm waters of the Caledonian Canal and the challenging open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. Equipment and craft: Guidance on choosing the right open canoe, touring kayak, sea kayak, or paddleboard, and tips for loading and portaging. Safety and communication: Advice on food, rescue, navigation, and using communication tools effectively. Camping and accommodation: Recommendations for overnight stops and local facilities along the trail. Whether you are a first-time paddler or an experienced adventurer, Great Glen Canoe Trail provides all the tools, tips, and local knowledge to make your Scottish Highlands journey unforgettable. From the Author The post of Project Officer for the Great Glen Canoe Trail was always going to be exciting and challenging, while working with five publicly-funded organisations has itself been interesting! The two year post has included everything from negotiating with local landowners and passing on key information to the canal's lock keepers as well as supervising contractors' work. It has been non-stop and although my two years have passed very quickly I have made many friends and hopefully left a long-lasting legacy for all paddlers when they visit the Great Glen. I do hope that my work and knowledge of the Great Glen, as demonstrated in this guidebook and online at www.greatglencanoetrail.info will help you to plan a safe journey through the Great Glen. It has been a privilege to promote the Scottish Highlands as a fantastic paddling destination during this project and I look forward to seeing and hearing all of your Canoe Trail adventures in the near future. Stay safe, respect and enjoy the trail!