THE NESSIE CHARITY CHALLENGE

(May – October)

Weekend Wild Canoe Expedition on Loch Ness

Friday 16:00 – Sunday 12:00
Start & Finish: Fort Augustus (Transport from your location available)

Location: Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands

A fully supported, professionally led weekend wild camping charity canoe / kayak challenge across one of the most legendary bodies of water in the world.

From £395 per person
(Final price confirmed once group size is agreed)

The Nessie Charity Challenge is designed to be an accessible, well-supported weekend experience that balances real adventure with meaningful fundraising.

Your entry fee covers the full delivery of the challenge — so you can focus on enjoying the journey, connecting with your team, and raising funds for a cause that matters to you.

The Challenge

Over one unforgettable weekend, you’ll paddle north-east along the vast waters of Loch Ness, camping wild along its shores, sharing fireside food, and raising money for charity.

This challenge is:

✔ Adventurous but achievable
✔ Professionally supported throughout
✔ Food-focused and social
✔ A genuine team experience
✔ Built around impact and shared experience

And yes… every unexplained ripple might just be Nessie

Friday – Golden Hour Launch

Meet: 16:00

Paddle: 16:30–20:00

16:00 – Meet in Fort Augustus

• Registration and welcome

• Kit checks and canoe allocation

• Safety briefing

• Fundraising recognition

• Group photo

Atmosphere: relaxed, excited, purposeful.

16:30 – Launch onto Loch Ness

We paddle north-east into the evening light.

• 3–4 hours of steady paddling

• Team-building focus

• Leader-supported pace

Loch Ness in the evening is calm, dramatic, and atmospheric.

The scale of the loch is striking — deep, dark, and legendary.

20:00 – Wild Camp One

• Land at a remote shoreline

• Tents pitched

• Fire lit

• Warm drinks flowing

Dinner by Our Expedition Chef

A proper wilderness meal, prepared fresh:

• Hearty main course

• Fresh sides

• Dessert

• Tea and coffee

This isn’t basic camping food — it’s expedition dining done properly.

Saturday – The Main Challenge Day

Paddle: 09:00–17:00

08:00 – Breakfast & Briefing

Fresh coffee, proper breakfast, and a weather check.

Today is the heart of the challenge.

09:00 – Launch

Continuing north-east along Loch Ness.

Expect:

• 6–8 hours of paddling

• Regular snack breaks

• Hot drink checkpoint

• Scenic shoreline lunch

• Professional pace management

This is where teams really bond, determination builds, and confidence grows — and where every unexplained splash sparks debate.

17:00 – Wild Camp Two

You’ll feel it now — a strong sense of achievement.

Campfire Pizza Night

• Fresh pizza cooked over open flame

• Custom toppings

• Fireside drinks

• Laughter and shared fundraising stories

For many, this becomes the emotional highlight of the weekend.

Day 3 – industrial tees

Today is confronting — and important.

The river carries us into the industrial heartlands of the Tees, where steelworks, chemical plants, docks, and power shaped daily life for generations. This is not a relic of the past — it is lived memory.

You walk through places where work defined identity, and where communities adapted when industries changed or disappeared.

This is not nostalgia.

It’s recognition.

Pride here is quiet but deep.

What this day represents:

Endurance · Identity · Loyalty

Evening:

We stay locally, supporting businesses that remain part of the fabric of Teesside communities. The evening often carries weight — thoughtful, honest, and shared.

What’s included

✔ Professionally qualified and experienced canoe leaders

✔ Fully supported weekend wild canoe challenge

✔ All food from Friday evening to Sunday lunch

✔ Canoes, paddles and full safety equipment

✔ Tents and shared camp kit

✔ Wild camping planning and logistics

✔ Support transport throughout the weekend

✔ Finish celebration and commemorative medal

Everything is taken care of — you just turn up ready to paddle.

What’s Not Included

• Travel to and from Fort Augustus (We can arrange if needed)

• Personal clothing and sleeping bag

• Charity fundraising (separate from entry fee)

Charity Structure

Entry Fee:
From £395 per person

Suggested Minimum Fundraising Target:
£750 per participant

This structure:

✔ Covers professional delivery
✔ Keeps the event accessible
✔ Protects charity fundraising
✔ Scales well for larger groups and corporate teams

Most importantly, it ensures the majority of the money raised goes directly to your chosen charity, where it can make a real difference

Safety & Professional Standards

✔ Qualified, experienced canoe leaders
✔ Structured pace management
✔ Weather and route contingency plans
✔ Emergency communication systems
✔ Small group delivery (minimum 10, ideal maximum 16)

This is adventurous — but responsibly delivered.