100km Canoe Expedition Across Scotland

Returned yesterday from this amazing trip. It’s challenging and on occasions hard work, but utterly amazing. Camping literally on the banks of the lochs and then waking each morning ( and eating breakfast ) whilst sitting and absorbing the view,is life affirming. Whilst in the subject of breakfast ( or more broadly the meals ) then Jack ( our guide ) was incredible. The food was wonderful. All freshly cooked and wonderful. Even in heavy rain ( one evening ) he turned out a meal that I would have been proud to produce at home. In summary, challenging, rewarding, breathtaking and fantastic. Thanks again to Jack who made it perfect.

This was a great trip. Kyle was an exceptional guide and did a great job catering to my wife’s celiac disease. Everything we ate was good, sufficient, and without issue. At no point did she get sick which is a sign of how well he did. The trip overall was good but my overall body took a beating sleeping on the ground (in a tent). That single issue is not on the fault of this company. Great job overall!

I thoroughly recommend this expedition. From booking right until the very end we were well looked after. A very professional set up. Even with the notorious Scottish weather this was a trip to remember. Thank-you Much better adventures and thank you to our awesome guide Jack.

I had a great time. Our guide was really knowledgeable and friendly. I have quite a few food allergies and was impressed with how much effort the guide went to to find meals he could cook for me. The group of people was just the right size at seven - minus the guide. We did pass other bigger groups and they seemed disorganised and very spaced out on the water compared to our group. Our group had a mix of solo travellers and people who already knew each other and everyone got on very well and we became a nice little family unit in no time. The itinerary was great. I loved all the places we camped. The route was stunning and just the right amount of physical activity if you're not used to canoeing regularly. I also went for a run on the trails after we pitched camp for the night and had a great time doing that too. I really enjoyed my holiday and am very happy I booked with Much Better Adventures.

Just returned, one of the best run expeditions I've been on. The food was like having a private michellin star Chef in camp. Jack was absolutely great, really informed about the folk lore of loch Ness and the history of the Great Glen. 100% would reccomend.

We had an amazing trip. Highlights were the wild camping and campfires. The trip is well thought out from start to finish, and our guide, Luke, was clearly in his element - making our trip extra special.

The food he cooked left little to be desired, especially when combined with the very unique and picturesque locations where it was enjoyed.

We were lucky with the weather, but we did have a few challenging days paddling our canoes. For myself suffering with back pains from the seating position in the canoe and sleeping arrangements, I’d encourage others to consider if this may affect them as well, as it can affect the experience adversely.

Overall a fantastic experience.

We had an amazing trip. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone thats looking for a challenge. The trip was well planned. Lianne our guide was really professional and provided excellent and strong leadership for the team. Liannes menu and chocie of food was well thought out and delivered. 10 out of 10

Had a lovely trip. It was quite demanding but great sense of achievement. We were with a very friendly group and had a terrific guide in Liane. Great sense of teamwork and camraderie. Campsites were beautiful and the food and equipment exceeded expectations. The views and scenery were spectacular. We were blessed with good, calm weather, even the midges weren't too bad.

Absolutely amazing trip but 100% NOT for the faint hearted. The highlights included the incredible scenery, the wild camping, the cold water morning dips and the fireside chats with a group of other like minded mostly solo adventurers coming together to complete the challenge of paddling 100kms across Scotland.

At times I definitely had to dig deep but the feeling of accomplishment at the end made it all worthwhile. The entire expedition was run amazingly well thanks to our inspirational guide, Lianne, with her infectious energy and love for all things outdoors and adventure. Thank you Lianne for creating such a magical week that I will honestly never forget!

100km Canoe expedition across Scotland - well it certainly was. A great challenge with fun people made even better by our superb guides Luke and Katy, who made sure we were well looked after both on and off the water. All this together with wonderful scenery and great camping locations made the expedition one to remember - thank you!

An amazing experience across Scotland up the Caledonian canal. Our guide Luke made the trip, sumptuous food, stunning scenery, great resources and a good bunch to share it all with…

What a week. This trip Is some accomplishment! It is not for the faint hearted!! As per the instructions, a group of random strangers meet at Tesco’s. Obviously for the locals it has become a regular occurrence, but for the group this is where it begins. We met our guide Joe and the adventure begins. A quick trip over mountains and were dropped at the Fort William side of the Caledonian Canal! Quick lunch and off we go and what a brilliant week it was to be. Joe is an excellent guide and we were all put at ease. Boats balanced, teams picked. A quick practice and the Km’s begin. My advice would be, not to forget the Midge net or hat. These were a necessity, they bite!! A lot!! Carry your own camp mat or sim as the ones supplied were ok, but not brilliant. And don’t forget to keep yourself well hydrated. You sweat! A lot. Even though you feel cool, you need to drink. The locks and canal are lovely, so peaceful and picturesque. Sometimes we met other groups or the occasional boat, but the scenery was fantastic. The food/meals were cooked by Joe and exceptional. Shout out for the owner for the home cooked food! Gorgeous! You camp water side on beaches or woodland. Be prepared to get wet, dirty and smoky as you can’t wild camp without the camp fire. All in all a brilliant week. I’ll certainly be looking for another trip, maybe somewhere a little warmer though next time. Thanks Joe, a brilliant week had by all.

An amazing trip from start to finish. Strangers in Inverness, our group members soon became the best of friends as we paddled our way from west to east. Kyle took control of everything, sorting us out from morning to night, never leaving a stone unturned to make sure we were all fed, watered and enjoying ourselves. Great teamwork helped as we manoeuvred our canoes around locks and onto and off beaches. If you're thinking of joining a trip do read the instructions, don't underestimate the challenge and make sure to take all the items stated on the kit list. You will enjoy it and Kyle, you'll go far. Thank you.

For me and my son was the best opportunity to spend five days and four nights together. All other guys were wonderful people and great comrades. Elliot our guide was perfect in every aspect, guidance, history about places,very good cook and knowledge about places and camping areas .

Fantastic trip with stunning scenery. Our guide Elliot was brilliant. It was well organised, excellent food and great company. I was a solo traveler.

This was the best trip and Scott is a fantastic guide. The scenery was glorious and the organisation first class - our team worked so well together and we even got to see the Northern Lights! What a treat. I cannot recommend this trip enough.

Joe, our guide, was brilliant. He kept us going, kept us safe, kept us well fed and kept us entertained. The equipment was all great. I was warm and comfortable in my tent. We were very lucky with the weather and we came together really well as a team. I was nervous about the challenge but so proud of myself at the end. It was a fantastic experience.

I have had a memorable trip with a fun group of people. The organisation was excellent, and the food was delicious. I was Abel to learn the basics of canoeing. The camping spots were perfect except for midges. Our guide Joe made sure everything went smoothly, and kept us well fed throughout. The fitness level requires was as described. We enjoyed some sailing as well. We were blessed with great weather, and were able to unwind around a campfire in the evening. I would definitely recommend this trip.

So Good. Had a great five days paddle from Inverness to Fort William (wind condition). We had absolutely unbelievable weather conditions and a slight tail wind so we could set sail. Four great camping sites at the side of the lock. Joe (our enthusiast and loveable guide) did a great job of keeping us entertained and cooking some great food. Fun time’s around the camp fire drinking wine. All in all a great trip with great people and a lot of laughs along the way. Hard work at times but rewarding. Would definitely recommend.

I was recommended this adventure by a friend. I was a bit unsure what level of fitness I needed, turns out paddling 100km is easier than I thought. I’m not a particular camping aficionado but there’s nothing like waking up in the beautifulness of Scotland This was a trip of a lifetime for me. There was 8 of us including our awesome guide Jack. He and my fellow crew mates encouraged and inspired me to feel any thing was possible. We were all very different and yet we rubbed along very well and had the best of times and a lot of fun. Jack never stopped! He’s a great chef and the food was first class. We couldn’t decide what his best dish was but I’d say his Eton Mess was sublime. I want to do more of these trips and highly recommend In Your Element and Much Better Adventures, it’s in the names! We have definite plans to meet up on future adventures! Thanks so much! Jayne

Fantastic trip - our brilliant guide Scott looked after our group so well and we all really appreciated his calm, fun and friendly expert leadership. Scott's local knowledge and passion was clear, he rustled up some excellent meals for us, the organisation of the whole trip was seamless, we had great equipment and always felt totally safe. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed stunning views of the beautiful scenery. Loved the gorgeous camping spots by the sides of lochs, dips in the freezing cold water, spotting ospreys, sitting round a campfire in the evenings, and seeing the incredible Northern Lights.  The trip was physically challenging but it was totally manageable, and felt like a real achievement to complete 100km. A great adventure with a fantastic group of friends - lots of brilliant memories. Would highly recommend it.

Fantastic 5 days under the control of Professor Sutcliffe who had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the lochs (with a little help from google) who made sure everything went smoothly with no stress. Weather was really good with no rain at all and little wind. Quite challenging but doable with average fitness. Sitting around a camp fire every night in the middle of nowhere was memorable Thanks Joe

This was an incredibly enriching experience. Physically and mentally stimulating, and a rewarding challenge.

Our guide, Joe, was passionate, knowledgeable and attentive to everyone. Our group felt like a little family and together we shared many laughs and made lifelong memories.

It was worth every challenge, in fact the challenges made the payoff even more satisfying, and I left feeling proud of myself.

A fabulous 5 days canoeing from Inverness to Banavie to take advantage of the wind direction. We were very fortunate with the weather, the equipment provided was excellent, and the whole expedition was very well organised. Our guide Jack provided just the right level of guidance and support as well as preparing very tasty meals. The scenery was spectacular but what really made the trip was how well the group came together over the course of the week - a massive thank you to Jack and my fellow paddlers for making the trip such a memorable experience.

What an amazing week! We paddled from Inverness to Fort William due to the wind forecast. We were blessed with fab weather and Loch Ness was like a mirror for much of the trip, but the wind picked up on Thursday and Friday and we were glad it was at our backs. Jack, our guide and chef for the week was fantastic, patience of a saint in teaching us paddling moves, keeping us safe and motivating us through some tough portages! The food was delicious, with generous portions, not a hope of losing a few pounds through paddling. Our fellow paddlers were wonderful too, such fun to be with, whilst the scenery was spectacular it was the people who made it a great experience me and my family will never forget.

Honestly I knew this trip was going to be physical but I never expected how difficult paddling and then moving the kit around was going to be. That said our guide Duncan was everything, I did this trip solo and not only did he make sure everyone else had what ever it was they needed but he kept me going, helped me out mentally and physically when I didn’t believe I could finish this trip. He took such good care of us, made fantastic food and was always approachable and kind. For me Duncan made my trip and he was the only reason I was able to complete it. Anyone thinking on doing this trip, do have water proof shoes, gloves and a jacket that has hood. You will not get away with not having to push your boat in and out of shore and the people without waterproof shoes (wellies) made it harder for the rest of us as you do feel bad and try to make it so they don’t have to do it. I had gloves but they were not water proof so had to choose between bashed up rubbed to fluff hands or freezing cold wet hands. The hood on the coat stops the wind hitting your neck and when it’s windy you defo notice how cold your neck gets. All the equipment provided of was of excellent standard.

Fantastic experience with stunning views and a lovely group of people. Scott, our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we all had fun, as well as delicious meals he cooked. Would definitely do something like this again and suggest it to family and friends. Thank you for such a great adventure!

If this review was written by a famous author Douglas Lindsay, it would have more depth than Loch Ness, more flavour than Jam Shed and there would be a dead frog thrown in for a dark twist. I can only deliver you the facts. There are rare moments in life when everything just falls into place and the things you were hoping to be good, somehow manage to reach a level of something special. This was one of those precious moments. From a mixture of weird and wonderful people, to Scottish weather that decided to play nice, to ending every day with a newly discovered muscle aching. It was a good pain, carrying a sense of achievement and bonding us all with every stroke, however uncoordinated. There were so many beautiful moments shared between us - skimming stones, queuing to wash up, Jelly Babies buffet, dips in cold lochs, never-ending banter, finding a boomerang, catching the wind with sails, “hit that log” championships and giving an equal love to Lulu and Doug. A special mention to Jack, our guide - sensible enough to keep us safe and in check, silly enough to take detours and turn a blind eye to our shenanigans. Easy going guy until he got his hands on a skillet and cooked up a storm. The battle between banana split and Eton mess still undecided. If you’re wondering whether this is for you, I’m telling you it is. Do yourself a favour and spend your hard earned cash on something that in return will give you unforgettable memories and a desire to do it all over again. The only thing I can’t guarantee is that your trip will be as good as mine. For this you’d need Bob, Jayne, Kathryn, Douglas, Jess, Jack and the one that cannot be named:)

7 mums, 4 canoes, stunning scenery, the northern lights and a giant snack barrel, what's not to love! Scott our guide was informative, kind and clearly very passionate about his job and the local area. The equipment and instruction was all easy to get along with and Scott knocked up some fine evening meals. We will definitely be signing up for another trip.

My partner and I had the most incredible experience in Scotland! Our guide Duncan was awesome, made us feel really safe and was an excellent teacher, making sure we were fantastically fed and telling us interesting things about our picturesque surroundings. Couldnt have asked for more from him! Would highly recommend this trip. It's tough but gave us a real sense of acheivement. We will be taking on more challenges of a similar nature in the future because our experience was so memorable. Thanks Duncan! 😁