After a basic introduction to steering the canoes we will proceed in silence down the River Beauly on a short but stunning journey to experience river life at sunrise.

On our previous trips we have been lucky enough to see families of Roe Deer drinking at the edge of the river, watched Peregrine Falcon fledglings stumble along a rock ledge, watched otters playing in the gorge, badgers foraging and ospreys catching fish and taking them back to their riverside nest to feed their young.

Obviously no sightings can ever be guaranteed, but even without the wildlife this is one of the very best short canoe journeys in the country.

Meeting Point: at the car park for the Aigas Fish Ladder on the A831 Beauly to Cannich road (3 miles west of the junction with the A862, 500m beyond the signed entrance to Aigas Dam when driving towards Cannich).  We will leave one or two cars here and proceed up the glen to the start point.

Finish Point: As above.

Times: Meeting time depends on time of sunrise.

Participants should take: Warm waterproof jacket, binoculars if you have them and a towel and change of clothes just in case!

A light breakfast is included.

Prices:

Adult

Under 18s

£55

£45