Winter engineering works to watch out for

Winter engineering works to watch out for

Thu 12 Dec 2013

Important Information for Paddlers

From Saturday 11th January until Sunday 16th March 2014 the Caledonian Canal will be closed to through traffic to allow essential repairs to be carried out at some locations.

Some of the canal locks and bridges may not be accessible during this time - paddlers should please call the Caledonian Canal office on 01463 725500 before they set off to check on accessibility.

Trail Map

Trail Guide Map

map of scotland showing the trail

60 miles in 5 days

It is an epic 60 mile (95km) journey crossing Scotland in 5 days and conquering the formidable open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness, a challenge in itself.

From South to North

It is normally easier to paddle the Trail from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east with the prevailing wind behind you.

Download the map