Self-Guided Canoe Trips on the Great Glen Canoe Trail

Great Glen Canoe Trail – Scotland Coast to Coast

From Fort William to Inverness (or vice versa, if the wind isn’t behaving itself!), paddle the Caledonian Canal system through deep lochs and canal locks — including the legendary Loch Ness.

Trip Length: 4–5 days

Start points:Fort William or Inverness, usually only due to the wind direction

Paddle Level: Beginner to intermediate

Highlights:Canal locks, lochs, and classic Highland scenery

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