Loch Ness Canoeing Excursion from Fort Augustus near Inverness

Paddle through one of Scotland's most well-known natural sites and learn about the legends that have been forming about it for decades on this wonderful Loch Ness canoe excursion from Fort Augustus near Inverness! Located on the south-west end of Loch Ness, near the mouth of the River Oich, Fort Augustus is a small village with easy access to the Scottish Highlands and visited for its accessibility to the loch. As for Loch Ness, named after the river that flows into it from the north, it is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. However, it is mostly known for the cryptozoological creature said to live in its waters: the Loch Ness Monster. Affectionally known as "Nessy", the monster is part of Scottish Folklore, described as a large, long-necked creature with several humps protruding from the water. Sightings have been recorded since the 1930s, though its existence is debated by scientists and the international community at large.

On the day of your Loch Ness canoeing excursion, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point on the Inveroich pier, at Fort Augustus. There, you'll meet your expert Active Highs instructor, who will welcome you to the experience and distribute the life jacket, canoe, and paddles, so you can prepare for the ride. After a short safety briefing, where your instructor will explain where you're going, and what todo to avoid capsizing or bumping onto the loch's edges.

Once you feel prepared, it's time to go! You'll have the opportunity to choose between a 1-hour canoeing excursion, for a quick taste of Loch Ness, or a 2.5-hour experience, which will take you deeper into the loch and even show you a beautiful waterfall only accessible by small boat. Your expert instructor, who will be by your side at all times, will tell you all about the loch, its legends, and even the marvel that is the Caledonian Canal. You'll return to the pier with a deeper knowledge of this legendary loch, and on the 2.5-hour excursion, you'll even share some hot drinks and shortbread with your expert instructor to debrief.

Now, you should keep in mind that capsizing a canoe is very unlikely. However, it is always better to be safe than sorry, so you should come prepared to the experience with an extra change of clothing and shoes in case anything happens. Additionally, you should bring comfortable clothing adapted to the weather, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and anything else you may need (medication, water, snacks, etc.) to spend from 1 to 2.5 hours on this amazing Loch Ness canoeing excursion from Fort Augustus.

Take your chance to explore a legendary Scottish Loch where, even if you don't spot "Nessie", you'll get to see some incredible Highland scenery. Book your Loch Ness Canoeing excursion from Fort Augustus, near Inverness, today!