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Spey Descent Expeditions
This memorable four day river trip is without question a life enhancing
experience. In light of the team work required to prepare, engage
and complete this event is can be an effective, challenging team
exercise. It involves overnight camps and an opportunity to become
steeped in nature at it very best whatever the weather!
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OPEN CANOE DESCENT OF THE RIVER SPEY
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Kincraig (Loch Insh) ~ Tugnet (Spey
Bay)
Paddle an open-canoe over 70+ miles
of this most beautiful of Scottish rivers, at a leisurely
pace through four unforgettable days. All canoeing
(boats, paddles, buoyancy, etc.) & camping (tents,
stoves, etc.) equipment; transport shuttles and food
provided.
The adventure will begin in the
Highland village of Newtonmore, where the first evening
and overnight will be spent in our comfortable Victorian
home. Shortly after arrival, all personal equipment
will be issued. Then, by way of an introduction to
the Spey and, to ensure a healthy appetite for a
delicious four course dinner, a gentle stroll along
the banks of the river just 400 metres away.
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Day
1 ~ Basic paddle strokes will
be learned/revised on the flat waters of the Spey downstream
of Kincraig Bridge. Then, at a leisurely pace, the
group will set off downstream, past Aviemore and Boat
of Garten, to the first night campsite just above Grantown
on Spey. A mixture of small rapids and flat sections,
this is our longest day but very satisfying!
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Day 2 ~
The river starts to flow more decidedly seaward as
it passes Grantown on Spey and Cromdale, to our next
overnight stop at Blacksboat, upstream of Aberlour.
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Day 3 ~
On into the area of famous malt whisky names such
as Knockndo, Tamdhu, Cardhu and on to Aberlour, (where
we might stop for afternoon tea) camping in Craigellachie
just above where the River Fiddich leaves its glen
and makes its contribution to the Spey. As a reward
for all your efforts ~ a relaxing, tasty bar meal
in the Highlander Inn in Craigellachie.
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Day 4 ~
After passing the village of Rothes the river takes
us on to Fochabers, where the Baxter family factory
sits above the road bridge, heralding our approach
to the coast. From here on one can smell the sea
air (perhaps witness otters at play) and finally
paddle towards the rolling waves of Spey Bay, where
the ‘fresh meets the salt’.
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| Join with us in this unforgettable
journey. Develop new skills and awareness, of how to
handle this versatile craft, thus enhancing competence
and confidence. Award yourself the pleasure of being
steeped in nature and experience immense personal satisfaction
in guiding, with a partner, your canoe through some of
Scotland’s most beautiful countryside. |
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