River Tay 2021 canoe adventure report
In September 2021, Bryony joined us on our River Tay canoe adventure with her friend Lizzie and fellow adventurers Helen and Justin. Read on to find out how she got on!
“Day 1 of canoeing adventures with @northstaradventureuk.
We started off with a splash, or more accurately, I started off with a splash! @lizzyem91 and I had a few communication issues as we got to grips with the boat and within 5 minutes on the water I found myself in it! 😂.
We soon got going again and spent 4 hours of paddling in the afternoon to reach our woodland wild camping site.
Tom treated us to a steak dinner and delicious apple and blackberry crumble cake all cooked on an open fire!”
“Day 2 of adventures with @northstaradventureuk.
Porridge at camp and then a second breakfast in the lovely Dunkeld.
We had about 8 hours of paddling today and so much sunshine! (Thank you Scotland).
There were salmon leaping out of the river, more herons than I could count and even a red squirrel!
We finished the paddle by heading down the Campsie Linn waterfall to the island below. The water levels were really low so it was a little underwhelming!”
“Day 3 of adventures with @northstaradventureuk.
We started the day with some adrenaline! Down Stanley weir and onwards through the rapids.
Captured is the result of hitting the big fluffy waves, a canoe full of water! We had to empty out a few times but there was no involuntary swimming which I call a success!
The paddle to the finish line (Perth) was hard work, the wind was against us but the sun kept shining!
Our little 70km paddle down the Tay was over in a flash but such a great experience! Thanks to Lizzy for inviting me along and being an excellent paddling partner, Tom for the fantastic cooking and planning and Ingrid for the guiding and canoe expertise!”
Thanks Bryony, Lizzie, Helen and Justin for joining us on our River Tay river adventure. We hope to welcome you back some time!
