Day 1 – Fort William – South Lagan 

Our Great Glen Way Adventure Journey begins in Fort William.  We travel by bike from Neptune’s Staircase, the start of the Caledonian Canal – taking some time to view and read about the famous Loch Gates; which was the vision of Thomas Telford. We’ll cycle alongside the Caledonian Canal breaking for lunch near to Gairloch.  Reaching the end of the Canal our path runs alongside Loch Lochy.  At the head of the loch we will pass Achnacarry caster & take in the wonderful views up Loch Arkaig and down past the lovely Chia-aig falls where you may fancy taking a dip in the Witches Cauldron! Back on our bikes we head along the west side of Loch Lochy to South Lagan where we will camp in a wigwam next to the old Canal Barge Restaurant. If you are feeling up for it, take on the famous chili challenge!

Day 2 – South Lagan – Fort Augustus

The next part of the Great Glen Way Adventure will be undertaken in traditional open Canadian canoes, from South Lagan up the Caledonian Canal and passing the monument of the Well Of The Seven Heads with its dark murderous past. Paddling up Loch Oich with the mountains soaring in every direction, and winding our way up through the little islands passing the ruins of Invergarry castle, the castle occupied by the chiefs of the Clan MacDonnell. Once at the Caledonian canal again we have the choice of paddling the canal or, for the more adventurous, down the River Oich (grade 2) which takes us all the way to Loch Ness and Fort Augustus with its Abbey, canal locks and range of traditional cafes and pubs.

Day 3 – Fort Augustus – Drumnadrochit

Straight on to the daunting site of Loch Ness stretching further than the eye can see. Don’t worry – you’ll soon reach land again as we’ll be traveling in sea kayak. Loch Ness with its length of 37km and depth of 230m is the largest Loch in Scotland in terms of volume; the perfect hiding place for the famous Loch Ness Monster. We paddle up the west side of the loch all the way to Drumnadrochit, past the impressive stronghold – even in a ruined state – of Urquhart Castle. Tonight is spent in the Loch Ness backpackers hostel after dining at the lovely Loch Ness Inn. Once again, there are a few cafes and pubs to grab some food and drink.

Day 4 – Drumnadrochit – Inverness

Our final day of the Great Glen Way Advtenture! And a day of diversity as we leave Drumnadrochit and its castle behind and travel to the small cosmopolitan city of Inverness (Capital of the Highlands). We will switch back to open Canadian canoes and look South along our route as it fades into the distant horizon. As we travel North you will be aware of the immensity of Loch Ness. Soon we reach the peaceful Loch Dochfour where we have the choice of finishing along the canal, or for the more adventurous, down the River Ness (Grade 2) to the journey’s end opposite Inverness Castle.

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