Duration: 5 days
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The Inner Sound Kayak Expedition - NW Scotland
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Duration - 5 days
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Overview
The Inner Sound Kayak Expedition - NW Scotland. Duration 5 days ~ Our most popular trip with lots of time in days one and two for teaching and practice plus a three day camping expedition allowing time out in the wilds to discover the hidden beauty of the highlands.
Highlights
- Seals, Otters, Porpoises & other wildlife
- Remote beaches
- Untouched islands
- Mountain scenery
- Seascapes
- Rewarding experience through confidence building kayak skills teaching
Description
The Inner Sound Kayak Expedition - NW Scotland
The best beginner or improver Sea kayaking Scotland has to offer!
Visit secret coves and beaches known by our local instructors.
We’ll ease you in with some splashing about on Lochcarron covering all the basics on day one, including a short coastal trip.
On day two we’ll be able to develop your paddle skills with intermediate training and learning how to get back into your kayak if you end up in the drink - essential, confidence building skills.
For the next three days the weather will determine where we go on expedition and on day 3 we'll sit around the maps and decide on a wilderness camping expedition plan.
Typically we paddle around the Crowlin Islands, paddling along the wild south Applecross peninsula shoreline to stay overnight at Uags point wild camp, the coral beach and maybe camping on one of the Islands eventually to return to Lochcarron or Loch Kishorn.
Wildlife is ever present on the coastal fringes and local Islands and if the weather is really good then we can cross the Inner Sound to the Isle of Raasay allowing us a chance to see Puffins, Whales, seasonal Dolphins, and the ever present Porpoises.
This trip also has a trip only option if you wish to stay on local campsites or anywhere else local to Lochcarron - Applecross and Shieldaig are within easy driving time to our kayak base in Lochcarron.
This is the best beginner/improver introduction to sea kayak expeditioning with time to train & learn properly, before the expedition, & enough time on the camping trip to experience some great sheltered paddling over the three days.
Shell & Maerl coral beaches, as well as soft Torridonian sandstone landing spots, make for a varied coastal experience.
With: Wilderness camping tent accommodation in the evenings during the expedition phase; homemade, fresh food on camp (or bring your own and self cater) ; and the stunning Cuillin Ridge as a backdrop, this is an unforgettable trip and rightly our most popular experience in Scotland.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- All kayaking and camping equipment
- Guiding & instruction
- local transport
- All meals on the wild camping expedition
- Free pick up at local rail station - Strathcarron
- Exclusions:
- Fully inclusive accommodation option on days 1 & 2 prior to wild camps - message to enquire
- This trip requires you to stay locally in B&B, campsite etc on the first two nights. Pay separately
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Lochcarron
- Stromeferry
- Kishorn Island
- Crowlin Islands
- Loch Torridon
Day One: a relaxed morning on Lochcarron learning the foundation skills of paddling. Use of the paddle and all the basic control techniques will be covered. In the afternoon we’ll develop these skills to put you fully in control of your kayak ready for progressing towards intermediate skills tomorrow.
Day Two: some more practice of the day one skills with progression into the paddle skills that help you to be stable. The afternoon is given over to learning how to help each other get back into your kayaks - essential safety skills for anyone kayaking at sea. (no one will be made to go upside down during this week)
The Expedition Days Three to Five - A planning session in the morning will allow you an insight into how to plan a multi-day expedition safely - weather, tides, charts & navigation, kit needs and general safety tips all feature. From late morning we’ll begin packing and preparing to paddle off into the wilderness to return on Friday afternoon refreshed and hooked on wilderness kayaking.
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