FROM ÂŁ540
OPEN CANOE HOLIDAYS
CANOE NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS
Location
North West Highlands
Grade
Challenging - 7
Duration
5 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 8
Rating
Inverpolly is located approximately 15km north of Ullapool, in north-west Sutherland. The site is nationally important for a range of habitats: upland vegetation, freshwater lochs, blanket bog and woodland. Being different geology to anywhere else in Scotland it has own character, with soaring sandstone peaks, loch systems and wildlife it's a place that is close to any peoples hearts who have ever had the pleasure of travelling through this astounding region.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe
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Paddle through one of the most majestic and isolated regions of Scotland
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Ascend some hard to access peaks as we paddle pass them from the water
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Experience the stars from arguably the best wild campsite in Scotland
What's included?
âś“ Highly experienced & qualified guide
âś“ On-course transport
âś“ Buoyancy aids
âś“ Helmets
âś“ Canoes & paddles
âś“ Waterproof storage
âś“ Camping food if staying under canvas
âś“ Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel
âś“ Camping mats
âś“ Cutlery
âś“ Tents 2 or 3 man
âś“ Group shelter
âś“ First Aid kit
What's not included?
âś— Trip Insurance
What do I need to bring?
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Waterproofs, top and bottoms
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Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
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Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp
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Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar
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Spare insulating layer​
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Hat & gloves
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Warm socks
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Sleeping bag, 3 season
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Spare set of clothes x 2
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Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised
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Head torch, plus spare batteries
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Water bottle or flask
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Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) Personal medications
> Sleeping bag, 3 season
> Spare set of clothes x 2
> Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised
> Head torch, plus spare batteries
> Water bottle or flask
> Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!)
> Personal medications
What else can we provide?
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Pick up & drop-offs
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Accommodation
