Great Glen Way Adventure
Complete The Great Glen Way Adventure
Fort William is where the fantastic Great Glen Way adventure begins, taking in views of mighty Ben Nevis towering 4,400 ft from the sea and then through the Great Glen which is steeped in history. Its geographical landscape leads onto the daunting Loch Ness, which will eventually take us to the end of our trip beneath Inverness castle.
Important Information
This adventure journey will take you across vast Scottish Lochs below the magnificent mountains and paddling past the iconic Urquhart castle.
Grade & Experience
The Great Glen Way Adventure is moderately challenging on mainly open lochs and sections of canal and depending on skill level, two grade 2 rivers – the River Oich and the River Ness. In windy conditions it can become more challenging. In bad weather some activities may get swapped for the safety and well being of the group.
The Great Glen Way adventure is suitable for water confident people with little or no paddling experience. If you wish we can help you prepare and get the most from your adventure holiday – we offer 1 or 2 day canoe / kayak skills courses on the day/s prior to your start day.
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- Photos taken from the Great Glen Way Adventure
Is it For You?
Is the Great Glen Way Adventure Right for you?
Moderately Challenging but suitable for all abilities.
Expedition Grade
2/5 mountain biking
3/5 Canoeing
Explanation of Active Trip Grading
Itinerary
The Great Glen Way Adventure!
Trip Itinerary
Additional information
Additional Trip Info!
Journeying Total Distance – 73 Miles
Depart; Meeting in Fort William 10am on departure day. Or stay with us at Craigower Lodge in Newtonmore.
Finishing Day; After the Great Glen Way Adventure, we will drop you off at the bus,train or near to your accommodation in Inverness around 4/5pm
- – Camping equipment is included
- – Canoes, Kayaks & Bikes including all equipment
- – Highly experienced & qualified guide/s for the whole trip
- – Cost excluding food.
- – There will be a food kitty* of approx £10 per person per day.
*The food kitty allows for communal food to be purchased; cereal, milk, bread, tea etc for the group for the duration of the trip. This is a great way to ensure you have food provisions as there is not always access to convenience shops for fresh produce.
By their very nature journeys in remote or mountainous country can be affected by weather and other environmental factors. Your guide/s may have to alter the itinerary to ensure group safety.
Take a look at our Facebook to see past trips.
Equipment
Great Glen Way Adventure Kit
What We Provide | What To Bring? |
Luggage Transport & En-Route Shuttle | Drinks Bottle |
Boats, Bikes & All Technical Equipment | Warm Clothes – 2/3 Sets |
Dry Bags or Containers | Pair of Trainers – to get wet/muddy |
Stoves & Fuel | Sleeping Bag** |
Cooking Sets; Pots, Plates & Cutlery | Torch |
Tents | Sunglasses & Suncream |
Camping Sleep Mats | Midgey Repellent & Mosquito Head Net |
Accommodation | Toiletries & Personal Medication |
Transport from/to Newtonmore | Waterproofs |
*Weather dependent for accommodation.
**Sleeping bags available for purchase/rent direct from ourselves.