Explore the Challenge of Kayaking the Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way gives the adventurous a unique opportunity to paddle from the Atlantic to the North Sea; traverse across the Scottish Highlands from Fort William to Inverness.
Myself and four friends took on the multi-day challenge……in single Kayaks.
I’m so proud of my team – we nailed it ! 12th June – 16th June 2023
Mark ‘Ackers’ Ackred : Clay Smith : Rob Callaway : Roger Davies : Jon Ingarfield
An early morning start on Loch Oich.
In the late afternoon we had “Lightning”….
It’s recommended to get ashore and away from the water asap. I agreed, because water will transmit lightning strikes from further away, so the quicker you can get off the water the better; leave your paddles and kayaks or canoes safely on the shore – We set up camp and had a brew.
Route Overview:
- Start Point – Fort William:
- The trail begins at the southwest end of the Caledonian Canal in Fort William.
- Highlights: Neptune’s Staircase, a series of locks near Fort William.
- Loch Lochy:
- Paddle through Loch Lochy, a long freshwater loch.
- Highlights: Scenic views, opportunities for wildlife spotting.
- Laggan Locks:
- Navigate through the locks at Laggan to continue the journey.
- Highlights: Laggan Avenue, a picturesque tree-lined stretch of the canal.
- Loch Oich:
- A smaller, yet beautiful loch nestled between Loch Lochy and Loch Ness.
- Highlights: Historic sites like Invergarry Castle.
- Fort Augustus:
- Pass through the locks at Fort Augustus, a charming village at the southern end of Loch Ness.
- Highlights: Village amenities, cafes, and stunning views of Loch Ness.
- Loch Ness:
- One of the most famous lochs in the world, home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
- Highlights: Urquhart Castle, dramatic scenery.
- Dochgarroch Locks:
- Navigate through the final set of locks before reaching the end point.
- Highlights: Scenic canal sections, chance to rest before the final stretch.
- End Point – Inverness:
- The trail concludes at the northeast end of the Caledonian Canal in Inverness.
- Highlights: Explore the historic city of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
A detailed map of the Great Glen Canoe Trail can be obtained from various sources, including:
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