Rannoch Moor Learning Journey

Experience Scotland's iconic routes with our exhilarating five-day canoe trip. Our team of experts will take you beyond standard paddling and help you develop traditional canoeing skills in a real-world environment, ensuring an unforgettable journey.

We'll embark on a thrilling journey down the Rannoch system to the River Tay from Loch Bà, with our team guiding and supporting you every step of the way.

You will have the time of your life and the chance to earn British Canoeing Multi-Day Touring, Open Water Touring, and Canoe Progressive awards during the trip. Plus, you'll gain valuable experience on your pathway to Open Water and White Water Open Canoe, as well as advanced leader awards. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore Scotland's beautiful waterways.

This trip is designed for those who want to take thier canoe journeying skills to the next level, therefore being comfortable paddling solo on open water and on the river would be great.

You don’t need to have your own boat though as we can help you with that, we’ll also take care of the menu for the trip meaning all you have to do is turn up with your personal paddling equipment a sense of adventure and an enthusiasm to learn!

1. Clothing for paddling
2. Full waterproofs
3. Outdoor clothing you don't mind getting smelly and a wee bit damp in
4. Shoes for being on the water (trainers or boots you don't mind getting wet, or wellies. We do not recommend thin wetsuit boots for this trip as there is some walking to be done.)
5. Clothing for in camp
6. Dry clothes for around camp
7. Dry shoes
8. Sleeping system
9. Sleeping bag
10. Sleep matt
11. Thermals to sleep in

Day 1 - Loch Ba to Loch Eigheach

We start our crossing from the A82, heading East across Loch Ba on to Loch Laidon and catching the Garbh Ghaoir. Enjoy views down to Rannoch Station as you begin your journey.

Day 2 - Loch Eigheach to Dunalistair Water

We seek out the River Gaur after our nights camp where more challenging water and rapids will change the nature of the days canoeing. We then travel onto Loch Rannoch and onwards to the man made reservoir Dunalistair Water for our next camp.

Day 3 - Dunalistair Water to Loch Tummel

Beautiful Highland lochs and steep, technical rivers will keep us occupied on today's paddle as we move East to Loch Tummel.

Day 4 - Loch Tummel to Loch Faskally

The breathtaking Loch Tummel will give way to the river as we negotiate more rapids and camp on the beautiful Loch Faskally.

Day 5 - Loch Faskally to Ballinluig

The final day of the crossing and a chance to reflect on an awe-inspiring journey

*This is our ideal itinerary however it may change when we're on the go as we'll work with the weather and pick campsites best suited to us on each day.