Corpach
Day 1
Banavie
Moy
Gairlochy
Fort William
Aqueduct
RIVER LOY
RIVER LOCHY
CALEDONIAN CANAL
A830LOCH LINNHE
RIVER LOCHY
CALEDONIAN CANAL
B8004
B8004
Canal Office01397 772249
Fort William Gairlochy
OS Landranger Map
10.5km
41
RIVER SPEANTORCASTLE RAPID
Further Information including accommodation providers and facilities can be found at www.greatglencanoetrail.info
PLEASE REMEMBER – WILD CAMPING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE CANAL BANKS.
A82
Corpach
LOCH LOCHY
LOCH NESS
Gairlochy
Invergarry
Fort Augustus
Drumnadrochit
Inverness
Clachnaharry
Banavie
Moy
Glas-dhoire Laggan
Foyers
Dores
Fort William
Leiterfearn
Invermoriston
Knockie
Inverfarigaig
Dochgarroch
Trail Safety
Trail Overview
When planning your trail: Remember to register for your FREE canoe licence
Read the safety information provided by the Caledonian Canal Team
Plan where you are staying and book appropriate accommodation if required
60 MILES IN 5 DAYSIt is an epic 60 mile (95km) journey crossing Scotland in 5 days and conquering the formidable open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness, a challenge in itself.
Great GlenCanoe Trail
Day 4
Day 5
Day 3
Day 2
Day 1
NFROM SOUTH TO NORTHIt is normally easier to paddle the Trail from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east with the prevailing wind behind you.
KeyInformalCamping
CommercialCamping
Canoe Rack
Bunk House
Shopping
Parking
Drop Off/Pick Up
Toilets
Trailblazer Rest
ContactsVHF Operation ChannelsEmergency Channel – CH16
British Waterways – CH74
Handy Phone NumbersCanal Office, Inverness – 01463 725500
Canal Office, Corpach - 01397 772249
Inverness Harbour - 01463 715715
Met Office – 01392 885680
HM Coast Guard, Aberdeen – 01224 592334
Police, Fort William – 01397 702361
Police, Inverness – 01463 715555
Citylink – 0871 2663333
Inverness
Fort William
Always wear a personal buoyancy aid when on the canal or open water.
Portage Route
OrientationPanel
Access/EgressPoint Lock Gates
Swing Bridges
A Road
B Road
Railway
Great Glen Way
River Flow
On the canal remember: Look out for and use the Canoe Trail pontoons
Paddle on the right hand side and do not canoe sail
Give way to other traffic
Be alert, and be visible to approaching craft
Watch out for wake caused by larger boats
When on open water remember: Ensure you have the latest weather forecast
Wear appropriate clothing
Choose a shore and stick to it
Stay as a group and look out for each other
Be prepared to take shelter should the weather change
In the event of an emergency on the water, call 999 and ask for the coastguard
LOCH OICH
LOCH DOCHFOUR
Is one of the UK’s great canoe adventures. It requires skill, strength, determination and above all, wisdom on the water.
Complete the Trail and join the select paddling few who have enjoyed this truly unique wilderness adventure.
You are advised to paddle the Trail between Banavie and Muirtown as the sea access sections at each end involve long and difficult portage.
Enjoy, stay safe and leave no trace. www.greatglencanoetrail.info
The Great Glen Canoe Trail
Designed and produced by Heehaw Digital | Map Version 2 | Copyright British Waterways Scotland 2011
RIVERSPEAN
FISH FARM
Day 2
Clunes
GairlochyLOCH LOCHY
Kilfinnan
Gairlochy Loch Oich
OS Landranger Map
22km
34
LOCH OICH
A82
A82
B8005 Glas-dhoireLeiterfearn
LOCH LOCHYCALEDONIANCANAL South Laggan
Well of TheSeven Heads
Invergarry
Further Information including accommodation providers and facilities can be found at www.greatglencanoetrail.info
PLEASE REMEMBER – WILD CAMPING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE CANAL BANKS.
Day 3
Aberchalder
Invermoriston
Loch Oich Foyers
OS Landranger Map
26.5km
34
LOCH NESSA82
A82
B852
B862
LOCH OICHLeiterfearn
Fort Augustus
LOCH NESS
Foyers
Knockie
Kytra
Cullochy
Alltsigh
OICH WEIR
RAPIDRAPID
CALEDONIAN CANAL
RIVER OICH
Day 4Drumnadrochit Clansman
Harbour
Foyers Dochgarroch
OS Landranger Map
23.5km
34 + 26
LOCH NESS
A82
A82
LOCH NESSUrquhart CastleDores
LOCH DOCHFOUR
Inverfarigaig
Dochgarroch
B852
B862
B852
Borlum
Foyers
FISH FARM
Bona Lighthouse
NESS WEIR
Lewiston
Lochend
Day 5
A82
A82
Dochgarroch Inverness
OS Landranger Map
8km
26
Dochgarroch
TomnahurichBridge
Inverness
Clachnaharry
InvernessCastle
Muirtown
CALEDONIAN CANALLOCH DOCHFOUR
Seaport
A9
MORAY FIRTH
BEAULY FIRTH
B862
B862RIVER NESS
FAST EDDY
SURFSUP
DRAGONS TAIL
HARBOUR
TORVEAN WEIR
NESSISLANDS
NESS WEIR
Bona Lighthouse
HARBOUR ACCESS: You are required to obtain permission 24 hrs in advance from Inverness Harbour Master 01463 715715
KessockBridge
Canal Office01463 725500
Lochend