Three Glen’s Shuttle Service
Explore Highland offer a shuttle & hire services from Inverness to River Beauly and the three Glen’s – Affric, Strathfarrar & Cannich.
Based in Inverness, Explore Highland offer a cost effective shuttle services for canoe, kayak & stand up paddling groups of any size.
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Planned & Bespoke Shuttle Service
Groups normally meet at our canal side office in Inverness, where we can offer refreshments and shelter when packing your kit into your hired drybags and/or barrels.
After loading up our minibus we can then transport your hire boats & equipment to Aigas, Struy, Cannich, Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin, Loch Affric, Loch Monar or Loch Mullardoch.
We are able to drop off/collect from various locations on the River Beauly and Three Glens.
| River Beauly | Distance A-B | Shuttle Time (approx) | Shuttle Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigas Resevoir | 12.6 miles | 20 mins drive + load/unload time (70 mins allocated) | £35 - without trailer £45 - with trailer |
| Maude Bridge, by Struy | 19 miles | 30 mins drive + load/unload time (90 mins allocated) | £45 - without trailer £55 - with trailer |
| Power Station, by Cannich | 29 miles | 45 mins drive + load/unload time (2 hrs allocated) | £60 - without trailer £70 - with trailer |
| Glen Affric | Distance A-B | Shuttle Time (approx) | Shuttle Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin (Dam access point) | 30.7 miles | 55 mins drive + load/unload time (2.5 hrs allocated) | £75 - without trailer £90 - with trailer |
| Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin (mid access point) | 33 miles | 60 mins drive + load/unload time (2.5 hrs allocated) | £80 - without trailer £95 - with trailer |
| Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin (top access point) | 36.1 miles | 70 mins drive + load/unload time (3 hrs allocated) | £85 - without trailer £100 - with trailer |
| Loch Affric (top car park) | 36.5 miles | 70 mins drive + load/unload time (3 hrs allocated) | £85 - without trailer £100 - with trailer |
| Glen Strathfarrar | Distance A-B | Shuttle Time (approx) | Shuttle Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Monar Dam | 33.3 miles | 65 mins drive + load/unload time (3 hrs allocated) | £85 - without trailer £100 - with trailer |
| Glen Cannich | Distance A-B | Shuttle Time (approx) | Shuttle Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Mullardoch Dam | 34.7 miles | 70 mins drive + load/unload time (3 hrs allocated) | £85 - without trailer £100 - with trailer |
These are approximate timings allowing for 50mph trailer/minibus speed limit and loading/unloading. Prices based on weekday shuttles for our hire clients. Minibus quoted for a maximum of eight passengers. Other quotes available for non-hire groups and larger parties on request.
All River Beauly and Three Glen hire & shuttle clients are emailed at the time of booking a number of key safety documents (pdf format) to assist route planning prior to and during your adventure.
These include;
- SCA Paddlers Access Code (including consideration to fishermen)
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code information
- River Beauly Information sheet
- Glen Affric Information sheet
Additional Support
Explore Highland strongly suggest the group (especially group leader) is familiar with area prior to adventure and look into various weather/wind options and evacuation planning.
Should you require, we can assist groups of paddlers travelling up to the Highlands and Moray by public transport with the following;
- Transport from local hotel or B&B collection
- Transport to local superstore for food supplies
- Transport to local outdoor store for extra clothing or stove fuel
PLEASE NOTE: These additional support services need to be requested at the time of booking the shuttle service so appropriate time for drive & minibus is allocated.
Emergency Shuttle Uplift
Should the weather turn for the worst or one/all the group decide not continue the full duration, Explore Highland are able to respond swiftly and offer an Emergency Shuttle/Uplift. This can be discussed at time of shuttle and will require the group to be able to communicate via different methods including mobile phone, local landline, GPS tracker or satellite phone for remote areas.
Contact Donald today to find out how Explore Highland can help support your adventure!
