River Tay              Dates: 15- 16 July ,    5-6 August,   23-24 September,

                             Price    £200

This is an opportunity to paddle part of Scotland’s largest volume river, starting at the southern end of Loch Tay. This expedition starts below the spectacular Ben Lawers range of mountains where you will learn the basics of paddling if you don’t already know them, and then once on the River Tay, we move through the rich farmland of the Tay valley with its many mature broad leaved trees. The Tay contains several notable grade two rapids and  and the famous Grandtully, grade three. Coaching will be given throughout the expedition, to help develop your river reading and running skills.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pic: Lizzie on Loch Tay with Ben Lawers in the background

River Spey                           Dates: 18- 21August, 15- 18 September

                                                Price   £320

The River Spey is the classic Scottish river descent, culminating in fantastic views of the sea. The trip begins in Aviemore, with a gentle first day’s paddling . As each day passes, the river becomes a little faster and with more rapids, up to grade two. The character of the river and its surroundings is ever changing, from mountain scenery through to coastal. Throughout the trip, coaching will be given to help you improve your river reading and running skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pic: Lizzie and Tristam in the morning calm at Kenmore

Moidart climb & paddle            Dates: 25- 30 August

                                                   Price £400

 A 5 day holiday to Moidart including some of the most scenic parts of Scotland and hillwalking in  classic scenery that is often difficult to access. During the 5 days we will take the opportunity to climb many scenic gems.  We will be entirely self sufficient during this expedition and  we will be wild camping. While we have an itineray, the final route is left with our guides dependent on the weather and other factors. Participants should be hill fit and willing to portage small sections if necessary.  The trip is suitable for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Instruction will be given throughout. Hillwalking sections will be led by a suitably qualified guide. Please contact us for further details.