River Spey Source to Sea (5 days)

Join this five day adventure paddling on one of Scotland’s most popular canoe trip. Starting high up at the source of the Spey, this full river trip follows the River Spey the river passing by Newtonmore, Kingussie, Kincraig (Loch Morlich), Aviemore, Boat of Garten, Grantown on Spey, Aberlour, Fochabers to finish at Spey Bay and the Moray Firth.

EH supplies: 

• tea/coffee at meeting and return to office
• transport shuttle to River Spey/from Spey Bay back to Explore Highland office
• suitable canoe, paddle, buoyancy aid & helmet
• large dry bag & canoe barrel
• tent, roll mat, torch, cooking equipment & toilet bag (if required)
• five days of canoe guiding/coaching
• local river history
• copies of photos taken by your guide during the adventure

What you need to bring:

We recommend bring along;

• your own warm paddling clothing
• waterproof trousers & jacket
• suitable footwear for paddling and camp
• hat, cap & gloves
• spare clothing & sleeping bag
• personal toiletries, midgy spray & sun tan lotion
• food (extras can be bought in Aviemore – day 2, Boat of Garten – day 3 & Aberlour – day 4)

Group Size: Min 4/Max 8 (Bookings close a month before activity date. Should there not be sufficient numbers, you will be notified and issued a full refund)

Age: Suitable for adults or accompanied children(14 years old or over)

Duration: five days paddling/ four nights wild camping by river side

Experience: To guarantee sufficient water for the upper sections, this trip is done at the end of Summer/Autumn. This means the river levels further down past Grantown on Spey become more exciting and adventureous.  Paddlers should have tandem canoe experience and up for a fun trip. The river is progressive, so skills can be brushed up and coached throughout the journey.

Tandem Special Offer: When booking two adult places, a tandem discount price of £825 for two paddlers is available by invoice only. Please email to book this offer.

Payment: Booking online requires full payment at time of purchase. If you wish to spread your payments, you can email to be invoiced. Invoice ask for 25% deposit, with outstanding balance paid 28 days in advance of booking date. BACS payment are free of charge. Surcharges apply for debit/credit card and paypal.

Meeting Time: 8.45am for 9.00am

Meet Location: Explore Highland Office, Clachnaharry Works Lock, Inverness, IV3 8RA. Free parking and toilet available onsite

Finish Time: Approx. 6.00 pm