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Loch Nevis, Knoydart

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 Trip Calendar 2008

For this season we have taken a selection of our favourite trips and put together a more extensive trip calendar, this should allow existing clients an opportunity to expand their paddling horizons and give new clients a greater choice for exploring the Scottish coast by sea kayak. We look forward to welcoming new clients onto our trips, and getting our friends from previous trips back out on the water for new adventures in 2008.

We would still encourage individuals or groups to get in touch to discuss tailor made trip options and dates.


North Berwick Coast



 April 2008
Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Fri - Sun
11th - 13th
April  



Duration
3 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
0


Trip No:
0802
Craobh Haven Area

The numerous islands around the Craobh Haven and Sound of Luing area are a haven for sea kayakers with an abundance of wildlife, and otters are often spotted.

It is also one of the best areas in Britain to introduce clients to tidal planning, as we plan our journeys to take advantage of the tidal streams running round the islands.

Weather permitting, we should have the opportunity to explore the islands of Shuna, Luing and Seil which are all close at hand, as well as experience great tidal paddling.
£238.00

Easdale

Craobh Haven Sunset
 Craobh Haven Sunset

Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Sat & Sun
26th & 27th
April


Duration
2 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
1


Trip No:
0803
Moray Coast

This weekend will be run as 2 day trips. On day one we will use the Portknockie area which offers a sheltered harbour for introducing kayaking skills. We then have an opportunity to explore the local coastline with its stunning rock features including Bow Fiddle Rock.

Weather permitting day 2 will be based in the Pennan area giving us access to some great coastal scenery and a chance to paddle round Troup Head, home to Scotland's only mainland Gannet colony. This area has an abundance of bird life and dolphins are often spotted.
£160.00

Bow Fiddle Rock
Bow Fiddle Rock

Troup Head
Troup Head



 May 2008
Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Sat - Mon
3rd - 5th
May


Duration
3 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
0

Trip No:
0804
Summer Isles

This trip is planned over the May Day holiday weekend.  

The Summer Isles is an amazing area for sea kayaking with an abundance of Islands, great coastlines and a wonderful variety of wildlife.

We plan to make this a 3 day expedition starting from Achiltibuie on the Saturday morning. Weather permitting we will make our way across to the Islands of Tanera Mor and Tanera Beg for our first nights camp, then spend the next day exploring the Islands before heading for Isle Ristol for our second campsite. From here we have various choices for our return paddle to Achiltibuie.
£238.00

Tanera Mor

Isle Ristol, Summer Isles
Isle Ristol


Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Sat - Mon
24th - 26th
May


Duration
3 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
0


Trip No:
0805
Knoydart Area

Although part of the mainland, the Knoydart peninsula is renowned for its remoteness. There are no roads and the best way to get there is by boat.

We plan to meet up at Mallaig on the Saturday morning, and after loading our kayaks with our camping equipment make our way round to Loch Nevis. We will find a remote campsite for our first nights camp at the head of Loch nevis. Our next campsite will be at the beach at Inverie which allows us easy access to the Old Forge, reputably the remotest pub in the UK. This offers us the opportunity for great food and post paddling refreshments.
£238.00

Loch Nevis
Loch Nevis

Campsite, Inverie Bay, Knoydart
Campsite Inverie Bay



 June 2008
Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Sat & Sun
14th & 15th
June


Duration
2 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
6


Trip No:
0806
Inverness Coast

The plan for this weekend is to run 2 day trips based on the coast around Inverness.

This is a great area for exploring by sea kayak, and hopefully over the weekend we will come across the resident dolphin population often spotted of Chanonry point.

We would hope to run day 1 out of North kessock, allowing us to explore the inner Moray Firth. Weather permitting day 2 will run out of Ardersier, giving us easy access to Fort George and Chanonry point.


£160.00

Dolphin (Kessock Bridge)

Rosemarkie Beach

Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Fri - Sun
20th - 22nd
June


Duration
3 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
3


Trip No:
0807
North West Coast
.
The plan is to run this as a 3 day camping expedition exploring the coast to the North of Lochinver.

It is a great kayaking coastline offering us a number of excellent multi-day trips. Possible destinations include the Old Man of Stoer, Oldany Island, Eddrachillis Bay, and Loch Glen Coul the site of one of the UK's longest waterfalls.

This is also a great coastline for wildlife spotting, with whales, dolphins and otters often spotted.
£238.00

Clashnessie Bay

Eddrachillis Bay



 July 2008
Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Mon - Thur
7th - 10th
July


Duration
4 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
6


Trip No:
0808

Ardnamurchan Area

Ardnamurchan is a classic sea kayaking area and the most westerly point of the UK mainland.

This is a camping based expedition giving us maximum flexibility when planning our daily paddling venues. Weather permitting we plan to make our way around Ardnamurchan point, with the possibility of a visit to the Island of Mull.

The trip will start in loch Sunart and finish in Loch Moidart, with campsites chosen based on group ability and prevailing weather.

This trip is intended for returning clients or those with previous expedition experience.
£312.00

Southern end (Ardnamurchan)

Sanna Bay Sunset


Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Sat & Sun
19th & 20th
July


Duration
2 Days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
6


Trip No:
0809
East Lothian Coast

This weekend will be run as 2 day trips based out of the North Berwick area.

This is a great coast for bird life. The Bass Rock home to one of the biggest Gannet colonies in Scotland lies just off the coast. There are also a number of other Islands just off North Berwick which hold significant numbers of Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, and even a resident pair of Peregrine Falcons.

This trip gives the nature lover a great introduction to the joys of using the sea kayak as a mode of transport that lets you feel part of the natural environment.
£160.00

East Lothian Coast
East Lothian Coast

Bass Rock
Bass Rock



 August 2008
Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Fri - Mon
1st - 4th
August


Duration
4 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
3


Trip No:
0810



Raasay & Rona

This beautiful island chain nestled in the Inner Sound between Skye and the Applecross peninsula often gets more sheltered weather being protected from the prevailing westerly winds by Skye.

This will be a camping based expedition giving us the greatest opportunity to paddle round both Raasay & Rona. We will meet at Sconser on the Friday morning, and after loading up our boats with our equipment and food, we will make our way across to Raasay for our first nights camp.

This is a trip for returning clients, or clients with previous kayaking experience.
£312.00

North end of Raasay

Campsite Rona

Sat & Sun
9th & 10th
August


Duration
2 Days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
8


Trip No:
0814
Aberdeenshire Coast

This weekend offers 2 day trips based on the Aberdeenshire coast. Weather permitting we will use the coast both to the north and the south of Aberdeen City.

Bottlenose dolphins are regularly sighted off the coast of Aberdeenshire, which is also a haven for bird life.

The plan is to run day 1 out of Stonehaven. The coast to the south of Stonehaven offers us great coastal scenery. On day 2 we will head to the north of Aberdeen and run our day out of Cruden Bay. This gives us the opportunity to explore the Bullers of Buchan, and see Slaines Castle from the sea.
£160.00

Cave Dunnotter

Slaines Castle

Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Fri - Mon
22nd - 25th
August


Duration
4 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
6


Trip No:
0811
Dunvegan Area (Isle of Skye)

On the west coast of Skye, Dunvegan is a wonderful base to explore the surrounding area by sea kayak.

We will base ourselves in  Dunvegan and plan a series of day trips exploring Loch Dunvegan and Loch Bracadale. There is a tremendous variety of kayaking on offer, from sheltered lochs to exposed rocky coastlines. The daily trip schedule will be based on group ability and prevailing weather conditions.

This whole area is rich in wildlife. Whales, porpoises and seals have all been seen in Loch Bracadale as well as the occasional eagle flying overhead.
£312.00

Loch Bracadale

Post paddling refreshments (Stein Inn)




 September 2008
Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
Sat & Sun
6th & 7th
September


Duration
2 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
3


Trip No:
0812
Lothian Coast

On this trip we will explore the coast to the North of Edinburgh, a great area for sea kayaking and only about 15 minutes from the heart of the city.  

The plan for the weekend is to run 2 day trips. Weather permitting we hope to visit the Islands off the Inner Forth, including Inchcolm Island home to St Colms Abbey.

Although a busy shipping area it is also rich in wildlife, with seals and porpoises often spotted. There are great views of the city whilst paddling, and the Forth Rail Bridge offers a great backdrop.
£160.00

Forth Rail Bridge

Inner Forth

Dates
Trip Description
Cost per Person
sat & Sun
20th & 21st
September


Duration
2 days


Number of Places
Left on Trip
6


Trip No:
0813
Inverness Coast

The plan for this weekend is to run 2 day trips based on the coast around Inverness.

This is a great area for exploring by sea kayak, and hopefully over the weekend we will come across the resident dolphin population often spotted of Chanonry point.

We would hope to run day 1 out of North kessock, allowing us to explore the inner Moray Firth. Weather permitting day 2 will run out of Ardersier, giving us easy access to Fort George and Chanonry point.

£160.00

Dolphin (Kessock Bridge)

Rosemarkie Beach




 Booking Conditions

Accommodation -  Food and Accommodation is not included in the price of any of these trips. This gives guests the opportunity to choose the type of accommodation they would wish to use. e.g. Hotel, B&Bs, Camping, Staying with Friends etc. (Kayak Scotland will do its best to assist with finding accommodation at your chosen location).

Safety - For your own and others safety, it is imperative that guests abide by the decisions of our guides who are extensively experienced and well qualified.  We reserve the right to make changes to planned routes and itineries as a result of adverse or impending adverse conditions.  It is the responsibility of guests to inform their guide if they feel unwell or are suffering from any medical condition, or are on any medication which may affect their well being.

Payment - Provisional bookings will be confirmed on receipt of a 25% deposit.  If you cancel, your deposit is non returnable.

If we cancel - In the event of a failure to achieve a minimum viable group size at least 2 weeks prior to the trip /course date, it may be necessary to cancel.  If we do cancel we will inform you promptly and offer a full refund of monies received, or transfer to another equivalent trip.



Knoydart

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