Overview
On this 5-day expedition, we’ll harness the versatility of open canoes to explore the lochs, rivers, and sea around Moidart. During our journey through this wild part of the Highlands, we’ll have the opportunity to polish our canoeing skills, with the paddle, pole, and sail.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To complete a 5-day open canoe journey around Moidart. Paddling, sailing, and perhaps poling or portaging our canoes by day and wild camp at night.
PRE-REQUISITES
10-15 days canoeing
Fitness for a 5-day expedition and paddling days of up to 20km
IS IT FOR ME?
If you’ve got a bit of canoeing experience and want to paddle in this beautiful part of the Highlands, taking in the scenery and enjoying change of pace from daily life, then this is the trip for you.
CONTENT
We’ll begin the week at Glenmore Lodge, packing our kit before loading up and driving to Moidart. If it’s more convenient, we can pick you up en route at Corpach Station.
The area offers us several options, depending on the group and weather. One such option would be to begin our journey near Glenfinnan, then head along Loch Shiel and down the length of the river Shiel (mostly grade 1-2 with one easily portaged tidal rapid at the end). This would then take us inot the sea at Loch Moidart, where we might paddle round the coastline to Loch Ailort.
We’ll be wild camping and cooking as a group, enjoying exploring the stunning landscape and a change of pace from daily life.
We’ll normally plan to complete this expedition paddling tandem (i.e. 2 people in a canoe), however more experienced canoeists are welcome to paddle solo.
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date29/09/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£775.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit from Stores
Food
In-course transport (from Glenmore Lodge and back at the end of the course)
Client REVIEWS
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You’re very welcome to borrow equipment from us, or to use your own. Your Instructor will check that your own gear is suitable for the expedition.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
Open canoe
Portage trolley
Paddle
Sail
Poles
Helmet
Wetsuit
Cag
Paddling trousers
Paddling boots
Dry bags/barrels
Buoyancy aid
Tent
Sleeping bag & liner
Sleeping mat
Stove, pan, gas, cutlery, mug
Exped food
YOU MAY WISH TO BRING YOUR OWN:
Off the water clothes
Base layers for paddling
Warm jacket
Hat & gloves
Water bottle
Insect repellent
Sun cream
Wash kit
Extra snacks
Midge net
