'Wild Uist'

Uist with its miles of unexplored rocky shoreline, and myriad islands is an adventure just waiting to happen. Based upon the Uists in the Outer Hebrides we will travel northwards up the wild, remote and majestic east coast. We will paddle in sea lochs, renowned for otter sightings and explore inlets and bays far from the beaten track. We will camp in quiet lagoons, on a glorious beach and on small islands surrounded by mountains and wildlife.

During our journey we will take time to climb some of the highest peaks in Uist, home to red deer and eagles. The terrain is rugged, but the effort is rewarded with absolutely stunning views. Below your feet lies the Uists a latticework of land and water, whilst further a field lie the islands of Barra, Skye, and Rum. The mix of hills and sea lochs, wild coastlines, quiet lagoons and white sandy beaches makes this an unforgettable and unique adventure.

* A weekend of kayaking prior to this trip is suggested

'Wild Moidart'

Wild Moidart is a spectacular journey through some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery. We begin our journey on Loch Airlot, surrounded by the wild hills. From here we will travel towards Arisaig and the beautiful archipelago of tiny islands and skerries fringed by pure white coral sands, lying in clear turquoise waters. We then carry on along the wild windswept coasts and head into Loch Moidart. Scattered across this magnificent loch are islands that are covered in pine, birch, beech and oak woodlands. Our journey continues past Ardtoe and the ‘Singing Sands’, and out onto Ardnarmurchan’s wild windswept coast.

* A weekend of kayaking prior to this trip is suggested

Wild Inner Hebrides

The Inner Hebrides south of Oban offer some of the most diverse and flexible sea kayaking that Scotland has to offer. With both open seas and more sheltered sea lochs this trip allows us to fully exploit the best and possibly worst of the Scottish weather. A classic trips is the crossing over to Jura to witness the world-renowned Corryvecken whirlpool, one of the biggest whirlpools in the world. Heading north of Scarpa lies the Grey Dog and the lovely group of islands known as the Garvellachs. Closer inshore lies the islands of Kerrera, Luing and Seil, where we can paddle under the ‘Bride over the Atlantic’. All around is a great variety of scenery from the unmistakable Paps of Jura and views out to Mull and Colonsay to the wooded sea lochs around Loch Melfort, Loch Craignish and Loch Sween. With stronger tidal movement the seas around the Inner Hebrides are particularly good for wildlife encounters, with seals, otters, eagles and the possibility of seeing dolphins, basking sharks and even whales.

* A weekend of kayaking prior to this trip is suggested

Wild Rassay

The circumnavigation of Rassay and Rona is one of the classic sea kayak journeys of the Inner Hebrides. Lying between Skye and Applecross, Rassay is ringed by the magnificent Cullins and Trotternish hills to the south and west, and the Applecross hills and Torridon Mountains to the east and north. Closer at hand Rassay has incredible cliffs, flanked with ancient woodlands, and tumbling waterfalls, which rise high above the passing paddler.

Each day we will continue our journey to set up camp in a new stunning location. On Rassay, Rona and the islands to the north stand long abandoned villages and shielings over looking quiet, protected bays, the perfect haunt for seals and otters. The high cliffs are home to eagles and deer, while the Inner Sound is an ideal area to see porpoise, dolphin, basking shark and even the occasional whale.

* A weekend of kayaking prior to this trip is suggested