River spey service explore highland offers planned, bespoke and an emergency river spey canoe shuttle services for those taking on one of the uks best canoe trips. A canoeist and kayakers guide to scotlands premier touring river at. Canoeing and camping in scotland on the river spey. Along the way we develop your paddling skills and knowledge to maximise your enjoyment on this wonderful classic canoe journey. Breakfasts, varied lunches and all in camp drinks are provided for you during the days as you journey along the river. The descent canoe expedition an adventure of a lifetime this is a classic canoeing adventure trip in the highlands of scotland the river spey descends through the cairngorms national park all the way to the north sea. Provided all required canoe equipment canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids, etc. After a day of honing your skills, you will cover 70 miles of river over the course of four days, wild camping each night.
Dec 30, 2014 we started at grantown on spey and finished at spey bay on the moray firth. Canoe trip down the river spey with spirit of the spey part. Starting near killin at the west side of loch tay we take in the views of the lawler mountain range to the north before we head on to the river where we navigate our way down through some white water all the way to the picturesque town of perth. Guided canoe descent of the river spey aviemore to spey bay. By the time we go to print i will be finishing another trip introducing novice paddlers to the river with canoe. Jul 03, 2014 this paddling adventure runs the length of the iconic river spey right to the sea but not before winding your way through the heart of scotlands malt whisky. Youll get your first taste of some small rapids during the day, setting you up for a much more adventurous second day. Spey descent david craig, river spey guide, coaching. Guided canoe descent of the river spey visitscotland.
Starting off in the cairngorms national park we start the classic canoe descent of the river spey, paddling all the way to the north sea. Paddle from cairngorms to coast on a classic british river trip if you want to graduate to wilderness canoe touring there is no better way in. Starting at loch insh, in the shadow of the cairngorm mountains, your descent of the river spey will lead you to the sea at spey bay. Canoe marathon orange descent orange river northern cape. The river spey canoe guide, written by nancy chambers. A canoeing expedition on the river spey join way2go adventures on a magical journey canoeing the river spey, teaching you new skills andor developing the skills you already have, as well as your awareness of how to read the river and handle your canoe on a trip of a lifetime.
The river spey is one of scotlands classic whitewater trips. The river spey is one of scotlands greatest rivers and our 5day spey descent is the ultimate scottish canoeing experience. Spey descent scotland reports the uk rivers guidebook. We certainly experienced a diverse range of river conditions. Along the way there was some great paddling and an opportunity to apply a few bushcraft skills. Based out of inverness we offer a cost effective shuttle services for canoe and kayak groups of any size. A canoeist and kayakers guide to scotlands premier touring river 1st, august 2014 1st, august 2014 by nancy chambers isbn. The land through which the bloodvein flows is a area of untamed boreal forest more than twice the size of wales called pimachiowin aki the land that gives life, which manitoba, ontario and five first nations are. A 3day version of our longer 5day trip, journeying down the majestic river spey by canoe to the sea at spey bay.
The river spey canoe expedition is one of the uks classic canoe descents that all canoeists have on their mustdo list. Join us for an open canoeing expedition as we paddle through speyside in the scenic north east highlands. River spey canoe expedition guided adventures river spey. A major hazard requiring great careportage above laggan bridge is spey dam, which like the river roy steals the spey s waters and takes them westward to help power an aluminium. Finish your journey at the rollers of spey bay where the fresh of the river meets the salt of sea. As you descend the river spey youll paddle past distilleries such as craigellachie, knockando and cragganmore. Craggan outdoors, activity centre near aviemore, scotland offer river canoe trips for groups beginner, novice or occasional paddler guided by our experienced instructors from our own exclusive putin point on the spey. Canoeing the river spey in 2018 dorset bushcraft courses. River spey ballindalloch to tandhu distillery north east. River spey descent canoeing journey in scotland on vimeo. A major hazard occurring just above laggan bridge is the spey dam, which like the river roy takes the spey s waters and takes them westward this time to help power an aluminium smelter. However the guides ensured we continued paddling and we circumnavigated loch insch instead, seeing osprey fishing and many goldeneye ducks. Open canoeing river spey descent by wilderness scotland.
Then theres all the interesting information about the spey, the spey valley, and the goings on at various parts of the river, that dave tells you about. The river spey canoe expedition is a 5day journey down the majestic river spey from aviemore to the sea at spey bay. River spey canoe descent travel from kingussie down to spey bay via canoe over five days on the river. The spey is an excellent river for all standards of open canoeing providing an ideal 3 to 5 day expedition camp sites are few and far between and canoeists need to be very aware of the very large number of anglers, mostly friendly, who use the river. It is the ninth longest river in the united kingdom, as well as the third longest and fastestflowing river in scotland. One such film is spey in a day, in which english duo james reilly and ted simpson attempt to set a new record for the fastest canoe descent of scotlands fastest river, starting at kingussie and. This canoe expedition is a true source to sea journey if you choose to launch high up in the cairngorm mountains by. Your guides may have to alter the itinerary to ensure group safety. This blue graded canoeing trip is only suitable for people with some previous canoeing experience and a good level of fitness. Dave craig scottish canoe association adviser river spey 1981 to present for further information on canoe access matters relating to the river spey. These can be paddled as single day trips or combined into multiday adventures. Our expedition covers over 70 miles of the river spey, travelling through a huge variety of environments and conditions.
Paddling the river spey is top of many canoeists bucket list with formal. Join us for a classic scottish canoeing trip down the river spey, as we paddle through. An exciting 4 day canoe and bushcraft trip down river spey in scotland. Paddling the spey river welcome to the paddler ezine. A major hazard occurring above laggan bridge is the spey dam, which like the river roy steals the speys waters and takes them westward to help power an aluminium smelter. Took us about 9 hours of canoeing over two nights as the speed of the river was phenomenal. Introductoryimprover open canoe day open pdf info venue river spey most likely kincraig to aviemore for anyone interested in learning more about handling these versatile craft maybe even confirm your thoughts about completing a full spey descent. The longest river in the uk which has the biggest volume of water passing through annually makes for an exciting canoe trip on the river tay. Part of it is a protected wildlife area, and it is one of the best places in the uk to see whales and dolphins.
A canoeist and kayakers guide to scotlands premier. This illustrated guide will help you plan your journey along the river spey, one of the uk s classic canoe and kayak touring rivers. Since we are paddling on moving river waters, including several more exciting rapids up to grade 2 competence steering the canoe is an essential skill from the beginning. Paddling the river spey is top of many canoeist s bucket list with formal campsites, wild camping on river islands and a. Film shows canoe duo setting new record for descent of river. A major hazard occurring just above laggan bridge is the spey dam, which like the roy steals the spey s waters and takes them westward this time to help power an aluminium smelter. Guided canoe descent of the river spey aviemore to spey. In fact the river rose so high we literally had to abandon ship. Accommodation and dining for at one with nature spey descent. Due to the outbreak of covid19, we have had to cancel our regional forums.
After meeting for breakfast in aviemore we start our descent of the river spey. This illustrated guide will help you plan your journey along the river spey, one of the uks classic canoe and kayak touring rivers. A paddle journey through pristine forests on one of scotlands most iconic rivers, the spey. Its meandering and occasionally tumbling waters, flowing through idyllic countryside and spectacular wooded valleys are a delight to explore by canoe. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the areas rich history. Loch insh flows into the spey all the way to the sea.
Today will largely consist of familiarising yourselves with the canoe and your paddling partner, with some coaching throughout the day. For a detailed day to day itinerary please click here. It is enjoyable, yet not too daunting for the novice canoeist. Our trip on the beautiful river spey really further cemented our. We have the local knowledge and contacts within the spey valley and can make this trip work for you. A must for all those who have mastered the basic skills of canoeing on rivers and want to use them to go on a journey. Most descent mall in the city the biggest and descent parking lot in bucharest, it has a lot branded stores, middle upper segment, check the second floor for bowling, billiard hall and children amusement corner, really crowded on weekends, get here before 12. Whats on things to do film shows canoe duo setting new record for descent of river spey the edinburgh mountain film festival kicks off next weekend, and as ever the programme contains something. High water river spey canoe expedition with the staffies. Aug 25, 2014 this illustrated guide will help you plan your journey along the river spey, one of the uk s classic canoe and kayak touring rivers. Paddling the spey is always one of the highlights of my year.
Canoe hire explore highland offer open canoe hire throughout scotland including the scottish highlands for the likes of the great glen canoe trail, river spey descent and glen affric nature reserve. Canoeing river spey descent by mrs r c 18, 23 may 2018. The bloodvein river carves its way through an area of northern coniferous forest twice the size of wales. This adventure takes place on the river spey in the highlands, a beautiful river in the northeast of scotland, famous for its salmon fishing and whisky production.
The river spey descent a classic canoe journey, with bushcraft skills. The orange descent canoe marathon is a 2 day stage race covering 69km of exquisite river. Spey river descent achieved posted on september, 2012 by torridon munro guides and gairloch kayak and canoe centre amazing, beautiful, fun, invigorating were all used after the expedition down the river spey organised by walking and wildlife adventures. Spey descent april 1999an sca production in glorious scottish sunshinethursday morning saw a group of paddlers driving up the a9 in torrential rain and leaden skies destination, a coffee shop in newtonmore. Truly a waterpath, this river is navigable for most of its length from source at loch spey where the spey shares its water shed with the turbulent river roy. The river is navigable for most of its length almost from the source at loch spey where the spey shares a watershed with the turbulent river roy. A canoeist and kayakers guide to scotlands premier touring river on. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. The river is navigable for most of its length almost from the source at loch spey where the spey shares a water shed with the turbulent river roy. Scotlands finest canoeing river tour river spey descent starts in the cairngorms national park.
Our trip starts at loch insh where we spend a little time going over your skills before heading down the river. For the final pick up at spey bay a bus can be organised by participants. If youre looking for a classic british paddling experience, then a descent of the spey is an absolute must. River spey canoe guide by nancy chambers waterstones. There is a fantastic guide book produced by the team at pesda press, this. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. While our trip takes a more usual 34 days to make this classic british river journey, for the impatient heres the descent from loch inch to spey bay in 11mins. River spey descent 4 days one of the classic canoe journeys of the uk. Starting at loch insh, in the shadow of the cairngorm mountains, your descent of the river spey will lead you to the. Open canoeing river spey descent includes accommodation as. Come and enjoy true northern cape hospitality and discover one of south africas most majestic rivers, the orange river.
The descent canoe expedition x adventure activities. Scottish canoe association is inviting members to attend consultation events, being held this may, to help us shape the next next strategic phase for paddle sport in scotland. By their very nature journeys on the water can be affected by weather and other environmental factors. I have canoed on the moray firth with dolphins providing a guard of honour but be aware conditions can change quickly. Last week ben gray and i joined ray goodwin for a canoe trip down the river spey.
Spend a day discovering austrias unescolisted wachau valley on this trip along the danube river from vienna. Canoeing with the cree by eric sevareid, song of the paddle by bill mason, the river by peter heller, path of paddle by bill m. River spey canoe expedition guided adventures river spey the river spey canoe expedition is one of the uks classic canoe descents that all canoeists have on their mustdo list. Paddling the river spey is top of many canoeist s bucket list with formal campsites, wild camping on river islands and a host of distillery towns along the route. Over the 5 days, we will canoe the 70 miles from kincraig in the scottish highlands to spey bay on the moray firth. Includes a description of the route from source to sea as well. Fantastic holiday, really well organised, superb guides.
Guide to the river spey ballindalloch to tandhu distillery name of river. Instructors take you from novice to competent paddler over the course of 5 days make lasting friendships along the way. The river spey descends almost 380 metres over its length, making it popular for canoeing. Eden outdoor adventures river spey canoe descent, guided. The river spey descent is a 5 day and 4 night river journey. On the river we operate as two self supporting groups accompanied by an instructor. Guided canoe descent of the river tay killin to perth.
Award yourself the pleasure of being steeped in nature and history, whilst guiding your canoe through some of scotlands most beautiful countryside. It is important for salmon fishing and whisky production. The section described below runs from ballindalloch down to the tandhu distiller. Includes a description of the route from source to sea as well as practical information required. Paul and ben join ray goodwin to canoe the river spey. To paddle from newtonmore to spey bay can take up to 5 days depending on the fitness, age, size of the group, weather and the water levels. Film shows canoe duo setting new record for descent of. To help you plan your trip there are also eight suggested multiday itineraries. Learn river paddling and bushcraft and campcraft skills on the spey descent. Escape the rush of life and immerse yourself in nature. The canoeing becomes more challenging as we travel.
Since we are paddling on moving river waters, including several more exciting rapids up to grade 2 competence steering the canoe. Kevin is the author of at least 15 books and is well known in canada, both. Paddling the spey river a jewel in the crown of scottish rivers. Aug 18, 2014 if you cast off from the bank into a river in spate and mix up your pry with a draw as i did the very first time, it can cause problems. For the river spey descent and the whisky trail previous canoeing experience is required as we will experience some sections of more challenging rapids, a good level of general fitness is also required for these trips. Dave craig scottish canoe association adviser river spey 1981 to present for further information on canoeaccess matters relating to the river spey contact dave craig on.
The river spey in northeast scotland is a fantastic touring river. Paddle from cairngorms to coast on a classic british river trip if you want to graduate to wilderness canoe touring there is no better way in britain than this classic scottish river journey. The wonderful river wye is part of british paddling heritage, and is possibly the most popular river for open canoe trips in the whole of the uk. It is the fastest flowing river in scotland, and the 9th longest in the uk. The longest river in the uk which has the biggest volume of water passing through annually makes for an exciting canoe trip on loch tay before starting the descent of the river tay. The journey starts with gentle meanders and small rapids. River spey descent full film of the journey youtube. River spey descent canoeing journey in scotland youtube. Was able to enjoy the challenges with the instruction given. I also feel pretty luck to have the river spey run right past the school where i am principal and also right part my house in the next village along. Paddling from loch insch all the way down to spey bay and wild camping along the trail.
Film shows canoe duo setting new record for descent of river spey. Confirmed by the land reform scotland act 2003, on scottish rivers there is a statutory right of nonmotorised navigation and a. One of the classic scottish canoe trips, this threeday guided holiday descends the famous river spey in northeast scotland. Ardenbeg bunkhouse, grant road, grantown on spey 01479 872824. This paddling adventure runs the length of the iconic river spey right to the sea but not before winding your way through the heart of scotlands malt whisky. Grand danube canoe descent from vienna and discovery of.
This adventure involves camping each night by the riverside as river spey descent canoeing journey in scotland on vimeo. We will be wild camping at strategic points along the river. Where is it speyside, ne scotland, flowing out of the cairngorms. For all blue graded canoe trips you can expect up to. The river spey a scottish canoeing expedition way2go.
One of the big 4 rivers that is a must for the touring canoeist in scotland, and which normally provides a fast current, great scenery and some interesting rapids. In case you dont know, each year we offer a guided canoe and bushcraft expedition along the beautiful river spey. River spey descent this blue graded canoeing trip is only suitable for people with some previous canoeing experience and a good level of fitness. River spey canoe expedition 3 days in your element. A true waterpath, this river is navigable for most of its length from source at loch spey where the spey shares its water shed with the turbulent river roy. With its scenic, wooded shores and white water it is a journey to remember. Gained canoeing confidence in a beautiful setting with a great group of people. This classic scottish river trip descends the famous river spey passing by pine forests, heathercovered hills and scotlands most celebrated whisky region. The spey, the third longest and fastestflowing of the scottish rivers, is surrounded by pine forest and heatherclad hills. Starting on loch inch in the heart of the cairngorm national park we spend the next five days travelling down stream to the north sea, our trip will take us through the iconic towns of aviemore, grantownupon spey and charlestown of aberlour.
The moray firth is the largest in scotland, with 800 km of coastline. Guided canoe descent of the river tay visitscotland. One of the big 4 rivers that are a must for the touring canoeist in scotland, and which normally provides a fast current, great scenery and some interesting rapids. Open canoeing river spey descent view trip dates book now. The spey descent is the classic scottish river descent, culminating in fantastic views out to sea at spey bay, possibly paddling alongside seals.
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