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OPEN CANOE HOLIDAYS
CANOE NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS
Location
North West Highlands
Grade
Challenging - 7
Duration
5 days
Participants
Min: 4 Max: 8
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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.
Highlights for Canoe North West Highlands
Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe
Paddle through one of the most majestic and isolated regions of Scotland
Ascend some hard to access peaks as we paddle pass them from the water
Experience the stars from arguably the best wild campsite in Scotland
What's Included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Buoyancy aids, helmets
✓ Canoes & paddles
✓ Waterproof storage
✓ Fresh food, from first lunch till lunch on the last day
✓ Camping stoves, tea, coffe etc
✓ Inflatable camping mats
✓ Cutlery
✓ Tents 2 or 3 man
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your adventure
What's not Included?
✗ Trip Insurance
✗ Personal Expenses
What do I need to bring?
Waterproofs, top and bottoms
Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp
Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar
Spare insulating layer
Hat & gloves
Warm socks
Sleeping bag, 3 season
Spare insulating layer for camp
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
Midge net and/or cream (smidge)
Camping foldable chair (optional)
Inflatable pillow (optional)
Ear plugs (optional)
Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!)
Personal medications
What else can we provide?
Pick up & drop-offs
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Group booking are now even simpler, you can book with just a name, email address and contact number, fill out the group details at a later date.
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We offer private guiding and instruction on all of our courses. You can either book here or if it's for an expedition then please contact us for a quote.
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If you have any questions, get in touch with the team and we'll be happy to help.
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We still have spaces on our 5 day courses, click the link to check the dates.
We don't have any available dates for this trip at the moment, but if you would like to register some interest then fill out your details and we will notify you if any spaces become available.
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Due to the variety of weather conditions encountered in Scotland this course is run with a conditions based approach, meaning that your instructor/guide will use the best of conditions to maximise safety, your learning and overall experience throughout your trip. Below is a sample itinerary.
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Need some extra help?
The team here at SRW can tailor a trip to suit your time and budget for as little as £300pd for private tuition/guiding, this includes all technical equipment. If your part of a group we can chat through options & prices. We're here to help you book the trip of a lifetime! Drop us an email or call us