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Navigate the waters in open Canadian Canoes
Enjoy the exciting sport of Canoeing
Canoeing is ideal for individuals, families, groups, company days and stag or hen parties
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Canoeing is awesome fun and really easy to get the hang of. We want you to have a fantastic time so at Rothiemurchus we tailor-make our sessions to suit your levels and water-fuelled desires.

If you haven’t done it before don’t worry, our friendly experienced staff will show you how to handle your canoe, giving you the confidence to enjoy this exciting sport. The canoes are light (around 30kg), stable and carry two adults, or two adults plus two small children.

Our flat water canoeing takes place on Loch an Eilein, a truly magical place right at the heart of the ancient Rothiemurchus Pine forest. The Loch is very sheltered and is the perfect place to relax, explore some wonderful highland scenery and to chat with your guide and new found friends.  Look out for wildlife, paddle round the ruined castle and hear tales of Jacobite plots and the notorious Wolf of Badenoch. Loch an Eilein canoe sessions will consist of a safety brief, teaching of basic paddling skills, a couple of fun games for all ages and then a gentle explore of the Loch and its amazing history.

 
Session: Departs in all weather
Age: Min 5 years.  Under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Non-swimmers welcome but poor swimming ability and any relevant medical conditions must be disclosed to the instructor before the session starts
Session Max: 12 places
Session Min: 4 places
Equipment provided: Buoyancy aids
Participants to take: Warm waterproof jacket, towel & complete change of clothes (inc footwear)
Experience: No previous experience necessary
Distance: Up to 2 miles, with 1 hour spent paddling
Canoes: 2-seat open Canadian canoes. Two 3-seat canoes available for young families
Meeting point: Loch an Eilein car park 10 mins before session- click for map
Duration: Approx 1½ hrs Price: £30.00 per person, Under 16’s £23.00
 
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