Sea Kayak Day Trips
Half Day Trips
Times: 09.30-12.30 / 13.30-16.30
Cost: Adults £70, under 16-s £55
Level: no experience necessary
Join us for a gentle exploratory paddle around the stunning local coastline. All equipment and basic instruction is provided, and wildlife sightings are highly likely. There is no need for any previous experience, and your guide will provide you with basic instruction to help you control your kayak.
Maximum group size is 6 people. Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2024 Dates:
April: 1st, 5th, 8th, 22nd, 24th, 29th
May: 3rd, 5th, 6th (am only), 8th (pm only), 9th, 13th, 15th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
June: 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, 27th
July: 1st, 5th, 8th, 11th, 12th (am only), 15th, 22nd, 29th
August: 5th, 9th, 12th, 19th
September: 4th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 25th, 26th
Sea Kayak Experience Days
Times: 10.30-15.00/15.30
Cost: Adult £95, under-16s £70
Level: no experience necessary
If you’ve never paddled before, our Sea Kayak Experience Day will give you a true taste of what sea kayaking is all about. We’ll teach you the basic skills you need to control your boat, before heading off to explore the coastline. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch on the most isolated beach we can reach, and there’s a high chance of wildlife sightings.
Maximum group size for a public trip is 6 people, private groups of up to 10 people may be accommodated if staffing allows. Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If your group includes children under the age of 12, please contact us using the form below to book a Family Sea Kayak Experience Day, which allows us to tailor the pace to younger paddlers. Family Sea Kayak Days cost £330 for 2 adults and 2 under-16s, up to 2 additional under-16s can be added for £35 each.
2024 Dates:
April: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 29th
May: 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st
June: 2nd, 3rd, 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 26th, 27th
July: 1st, 5th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 29th
August: 5th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 21st, 29th
September: 4th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th
Best of the West day trips
Times: 09.30-16.30 approx
Cost: £115
Level: Intermediate & Advanced
A series of day trips to explore the best Scotland’s West Coast has to offer. Depending on the weather and the group, our guides will show you their favourite paddles, exploring some truly stunning coastlines surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Depending on the weather, the advanced trips may include heading into/through tidal races, visiting classic locations such as the Grey Dogs or Dorus Mor.
Groups will meet at 09.30, the finish time will depend on the trip but will be around 16.30-17.30.
Paddlers on the Intermediate level trips should be comfortable paddling 20-25km per day including in winds up to Beaufort F3 and waves up to around 0.75m. You must have experience of using a sit-in kayak with a spraydeck.
Paddlers on the Advanced level trips should be comfortable paddling 25-30km per day, including in winds up to F4 and wave up to 1m. Experience of tidal paddling is not essential but may add to the enjoyment.
2024 Dates:
Intermediate: 17/18/19 April, 28/29/30 August
Advanced: 5/6/7 June, 21/22/23 August
Coastal Day Trip
Times: 09.30-16.30
Cost: Adults £115, 14-16s £95
Level: previous experience required
For those who have some kayaking experience and want to explore a new place, Coastal Day Trips give you the chance to head out with a knowledgeable local guide. Depending on the group’s ability, the trip could be anything from a gentle explore through nooks and crannies, to a full day in tidal waters. As a minimum, you should have experience of using a sit-in kayak and be comfortable in waves of up to 0.5m and winds around Beaufort F3. The minimum age for Coastal Day Trips is 14. Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If you would like to book a Coastal Day Trip please contact us using the form below for availability.
2024 Dates: on demand, minimum group size 3 paddlers
For any enquiries, or to book Family Sea Kayak Experience Days or Coastal Day Trips, please use the contact form below. We reply to every email we receive so if you don’t hear from us please check your spam box.