Great Glen Canoe Trail expedition

The Great Glen Canoe Trail runs from Fort William to Inverness, following canal sections and the three big lochs that fill Scotland's central rift. Active Outdoor Pursuits leads it as a five-day, four-night wild-camping expedition from their Newtonmore base, where they've been operating paddlesports since 1999.

The pitch is aimed squarely at water-confident beginners: someone comfortable in a boat but not a canoe expert. Their separate canoe skills course is designed as preparation. All safety and expedition kit is provided.

The guide's site describes the paddlesports offering broadly but does not itemise the Great Glen trip's daily schedule, portage sections or group ratios.