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The coastline along the route is some of the best in the Scottish Highlands. The paddle will also take us to Kyle of Lochalsh, Red Point, Gairloch and even possible to get as far as Ullapool. This is an exiting trip with much wildlife to see, many steep sea cliffs on the way and the areas to paddle in are first sheltered and get more exposed as we paddle further north. There are also some tide races in the area however we will try to paddle through them at the best time when the water is slack to going north with us. Camping is usually wild camping but if the group wants to spend one or two nights of the trip at a campsite it can be arranged too.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Book into the B&B in Inverness enjoy the beautiful city. This is an ideal opportunity to meet other trip members. We will also meet you at the B&B, go through the required kit and start packing so that we can have an early start in the morning with as little faffing.
Day 2: Drive to Skye or Mallaig, load the kayaks and start paddling. This day will take us passed some coastline in the Sound of Sleat and up to Sandaig Islands where we set up our first camp.
Day 3: Start in the morning at Sandaig. Heading north we go through Kyle Rhea. which is with up to 8 km one of the fastest tide races in Scotland. However, we will get there at slack water and will take the north going tide for the rest of the day.
Days 4-7: These days are according to weather conditions and the speed we can paddle in a group. There are many little villages on the way and if needed we can use some camp sites instead of wild camping.
Day 8: Make that a shorter day to wind down and get back to the pickup place. Drive back to the B&B Inverness to be there for dinner.
Kit list:
- Warm clothing no cotton T-shirts or jeans
- Change of clothing for after the trip
- Big towel for changing
- Bottle of water
- Warm hat
- Preferably wellies or old trainers
- Sea kayak
- Touring paddle
- Buoyancy aid
- Cagoul.
Note: This is a moderate sea kayaking trip which includes some exposed coast line. It is advisable to have an experience of 8 days sea kayaking minimum. Being able to eskimo roll is not essential but knowledge in rescue techniques can help.
Notes:
The minimum cost is £ 180. Sea kayaks, paddles, sprey deck, buoyancy aid and cagoul can be hired for £ 20 or £ 25 per day depending on quality of the sea kayak.
Price Includes:
- Tent
- Sleeping mat
- Dry bags
- Stove and pots
- Food for expedition
- 2 nights in B&B.
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