As you can see from the photo above Loch Maree is of sheer beauty, the longest freshwater loch in Scotland that hasn't been impacted by us, humans. It has a total of 66 islands to explore with a pair of nesting sea eagles which can be spotted as you paddle down the loch if we're lucky. The surrounding area is steeped in history and folklore, and it doesn't take long to understand why this area is a delightful favourite.
Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe
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Paddle across the longest non-human impacted freshwater Loch in Scotland
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Paddle through some exciting but easy white water
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Explore some of the 66 islands, inc Isle Maree where there is a real life money tree
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Have a chance to see a white-tailed Sea Eagle in its natural surroundings
Day 1
Beinn Eighe Car Park - Letterewe
Starting off in the car park near Beinn Eighe, we check kit, cover safety procedures then get on the water and run through some basic skills to build confidence. We then set off NW past the foothills of the majestic Munro of Slioch down towards Letterewe where we will be camping for the night.
Day 2
Lettewewe - Poolewe
We get packed up and get on the water to paddle down past some of the 66 islands where we can stop and check out Isle Maree where legend has it if you had insanity problem you would be taken out to the loch by the priest and bathed in the water for an immediate cure! Off we go in the boats again hopefully spotting the rare black-throated divers and maybe even the white-tailed sea eagle!
InclusionsWhat's Included🚆
Transportation - On-course transport
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Food🥤
Drink🧰
Equipment - > Equipment supplied by SRW > Buoyancy aids > Helmets > Canoes & paddles > Waterproof storage > Camping food if staying under canvas > Camping stoves (trangia style) inc fuel > Camping mats > Cutlery > Tents 2 or 3 man > Group shelter > First Aid kit
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Other - Highly experienced & qualified guide
What you'll need🧤
Warm Clothing☂️
Waterproofs - > 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
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Food🥤
Drink📋
Other - > Spare insulating layer
Hat & gloves
Warm socks
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