Loch Laggan Adventure

The Loch Laggan adventure is always a memorable event. We are delighted to offer this unique adventure in the stunning Scottish highlands. You could join us for a 4 day trip of a lifetime. We will be exploring the beautiful scenery of the Loch Laggan region by  open canoe and hiking into some of the nearby peaks where you will have the chance to take in some of the UKs finest views.

Here’s what you will get up to:

• Navigation skills
• Hiking in some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery
• Canoeing on Loch Laggan
• Game preparation
• Safety on the water
• Search and rescue techniques
• Foraging
• Using a variety of shelter
• Finding and making safe water
• Fire lighting skills
• Dealing with emergency situations

And much more…

What’s Included?

We supply all the canoes, Buoyancy aids, paddles and group kit for sessions , also a group shelter and tarps. Hot and cold drinks and evening meals are supplied.

**Age 18+

Course Summary

The Loch Laggan adventure is a great event which is suitable for all skill levels. A general level of fitness will be required to take part in some aspects of this event. The Loch Laggan adventure is a mixture of skills sessions, hiking and canoeing set in some of Scotland’s finest Scenery. Evening meals and drinks are supplied by SOS, course participants will need to supply their own breakfast and lunch.

Please ask for a course information pack for further details

Kit List for Loch Laggan Expedition

Essentials

• Practical outdoor clothing for season
• Water proof bottoms and coat
• Walking boots or similar
• A light weight pair of trainers or flip flops for the canoe trip that you don’t mind getting wet
• A sleeping bag
• Bivvy bag
• Roll mat or inflatable mattress
• Mess tins, Billy can (a plate and bowl will do)
• Knife, fork and spoon also a mug or cup to drink from
• A full water bottle 1 litre min (for drinking)
• means to replenish water ie purification tablets or water filter
• A head torch and 2 spare sets of batteries
• Insect repellent
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• A whistle for emergencies
• Anti-bacterial wipes
• Small first aid kit and any medication
• Dry sack or plastic bags to keep all your kit dry
• A change of clothing, warm dry clothes to change into
• OS map of Loch Laggan region no 393 1.25000 scale
• a compass with 1 .25.000 scale
• Small wash kit
• Emergency snap light

Non Essentials

• A notebook and pencil
• Camera
• Tea or coffee for the duration
• Additional snacks
• gas stove and gas is not essential but we recommend bringing one if you have room for it

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