Sports Tours Canoeing and Bushcraft in Edinburgh

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Experience our fantastic, hugely popular Canoeing & Bushcraft expedition on the River Tweed.
This is a fantastic Stag Do option and our best selling package over the past few years.
Canoe along the River Tweed, some exciting rapids to navigate along the way.
Wild camping on the banks of the river.
On arrival at camp, you'll quickly learn the four pillars of survival: fire, shelter, water & food.
Setup your shelters (tent/hammocks or bivy where appropriate).
Get the camp fire going using the flint and steel fire lighting technique & water purification.
Cook your own food over the camp fire for dinner & breakfast.
Relax around the camp fire with a few beers in the evening.
Guided trips with highly experienced canoeing instructors.
Bring your own food for lunch, dinner and breakfast*
Minimum charge for 10 people.
Transport can be arranged from Edinburgh Airport / City Centre.
Canoeing, camping & cooking equipment is provided.
Dry barrels are supplied for kit i.e. sleeping bag / spare clothes. Space is limited though so try keep to essentials.
Tea/coffee/juice supplied.
1 day
21.7 miles from Edinburgh Centre

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More about Canoeing & Bushcraft Weekend on The River Tweed (2 Nights)

A Canadian Canoeing trip is a hugely popular option for groups. An opportunity to try something unique and a superb social occasion for a Stag, Hen or Birthday weekend. Everyone works together to loads the boats, get the camp fire going and cook the evening meal - making this a great opportunity for team bonding as well.

Commencing from Dawyck. Explore the beautiful river Tweed by boat. Help to light the fire and build a BBQ to cook your meal.

Rough Itinerary: (This is a rough idea time wise which can be adapted to suit your requirements).

> Meet in Peebles.

> Sort out kit, canoes etc.

> Canoe down the river.

> Find a spot to have some food.

> Carry on down river to set up camp.

> Make a plan as to how /where we are camping.

> Introduce fire lighting technique flint and steel, water purification etc Get fire going. Start preparing food. Next day

> Wake up, cook breakfast over the fire.

> At finish pack up trailer etc.

> Arrange transport to depart.

> Finish point just up river from Ashietiel Bridge

Where does it start and finish?

2 day trip we would start at Dawyck - https://maps.app.goo.gl/qbrKpLNtGfD1PkPC6

Paddle down to Cardrona - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4mfcBBbnDb2JAM4u7

Camp just off the river in a nearby quarry.

Next day we would paddle from there down to Glenkinnon woods. Finish point - https://maps.app.goo.gl/95ZqKzFGVmYWDLU69
Free parking
Meet your guide(s) at the following location - next to Cardrona Hotel: https://goo.gl/maps/Gho4tPd4T2EPmWLN7 - park in the little car park next to the mini roundabout (opposite the entrance to the Cardona Hotel). The Google Maps pointer should be in the correct spot.

The trip finishes at Glen Kinnon car park: https://goo.gl/maps/3rTH7a441E6VsJ5R9

If people are using their own transport we can shuttle drivers back for cars once we are at the campsites.