Rannoch Crossing
In Summary
£600.00
2 - 4 People
5 Days
The world famous Rannoch Crossing
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Loch Ba to Loch Eigheach
We'll meet at the Real Food Café in Tyndrum for coffee to discuss our plan and pack up all our equipment. Then, we'll take a quick trip in the van to the starting point in Loch Ba.
Heading east across Loch Ba 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
Following our night's camp, we venture to the River Gaur, where the more challenging waters and rapids will transform the nature of the day's canoeing. We then proceed to Loch Rannoch and the artificial reservoir of 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.
We'll reunite with the van and return to Tyndrum or drop you at a train station.
*This is our ideal itinerary; however, it may change when we're on the go. We'll work with the weather and pick campsites best suited to our daily needs.
Trip Details
We’ll spend six exciting days together, journeying along one of Scotland's most iconic canoe routes, using a wide range of skills taking us beyond standard paddling.
Our team will work with you to develop your traditional canoe skills in a real world environment where the use of these trad skills will greatly benefit your enjoyment and experience.
We’ll start our trip down the Rannoch system to the mighty River Tay from Loch Bà. During the trip our team will guide and support you, ensuring that you have a truly awesome experience.
What's Included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified coach
✓ Transport from and to the meeting point
✓ PFDs/buoyancy aids, helmets
✓ Canoes & paddles
✓ Waterproof storage, 60ltr barrels per person
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your adventure
✓ Camping stoves, tea, coffee, etc
✓ Fresh food from first lunch till lunch on the last day
✓ Cutlery, bowls & plates
✓ Shared 2-person tents
What's not Included?
✗ Trip Insurance
✗ Personal Expenses
✗ Accommodation
What skill level should I have to join a Wilderness Journey trip?
Our Wilderness Journeys are primarily holiday trips designed for you to get out and enjoy the wilderness. However, depending on your trip, you should consider the following:
How comfortable are you living in the outdoors?
You should be at ease with spending long periods outside in the elements.
Scotland is renowned for experiencing all four seasons in a single day. However, more often than not, it tends to be cold and damp, so you will need to find contentment in that and consider anything else a bonus.
What about camping?
We use two-person tents to help minimise our environmental footprint. We aim to share tents only within booking parties; however, this is not always possible. If this presents an issue, please get in touch with us, and we can discuss options.
Padding skill?
The Rannoch Crossing is an Advanced "Red" Trip, meaning we’ll be on more complex rivers and open exposed lochs.
You'll need to have done some canoeing before and be comfortable spending up to 6 hours a day on the water with some breaks happening afloat rather than landing.
Given the nature of the more complex rivers (class/grade 2/3), we'll also be in and out of the boats, utilising traditional skills such as lining. This means you'll need decent fitness and balance as we move over uneven terrain.
Remember, you'll want to cultivate mental space to enjoy the journey rather than merely survive. If you're uncertain about your skill level, please email us at hello@cagadventures.com so we can discuss your suitability for this Wilderness Journey.
Who do I paddle with?
Our Wilderness Journeys are designed as tandem trips. You can either paddle with the same person each day or swap partners daily.
What if I want to paddle solo?
Please let us know before your trip if you want to paddle solo. We may be able to accommodate you, but you might find that one of our Learning Journeys better suits you.
