Knoydart is one of the most remote and hardest to reach areas in the Highlands of Scotland. However, by sea kayak it is a more pleasant way of discovering the magnificent hills of Knoydart.

This trip starts in Mallaig and the sea kayaking journey will lead us to the end of Loch Nevis. Once there the hills in the area will be explored. As you have more storage in a sea kayak it will be a more pleasant stay than walking in light-weight food.

Price: £530 (includes sea kayaks and paddles)
Ratio: 1:6
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 6
Dates:
16 - 22 April 2010 Places Available Book Now
30 May - 5 June 2010 Places Available Book Now
12 - 18 August 2010 Places Available Book Now

These dates are calculated according to the tidal streams. Please contact us if these dates don't suit you and we will try to arrange other dates.

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 Mallag, prepare all the sea kayaks and paddle down Loch Nevis. By the evening we should arrive at the end of Loch Nevis to set up camp.

Day 3-5

Hillwalking in Knoydart. There are many hills to discover.

Day 6

Paddle back to Mallaig early in the morning and drive back to Inverness to book into the B&B again.

Day 7

Leave Inverness.

• 2 full sets of clothing to wear while sea kayaking - base layer, fleece, trousers, normal over trousers (preferably synthetics or wool, no cotton as it cools the body when wet)
• 1 full set of clothing for the evenings (including waterproof jacket)
• 2 full sets of spare clothing for sea kayaking (preferably synthetics or wool)
• 1 pair of willies or old trainers for sea kayaking
• 1 pair of walking boots or good trainers for evenings
• 1 bottle of water (0.5 – 1 litre)
• Sun cream
• Hat or cap as sun protection
• Sun glasses
• 1 pair of gloves (even in summer)
• 1 Sleeping bag (2 season for June – August, 3 season for Spring and Autumn)
• Midge/mosquito hood
• Solid walking boots
• Day rucksack
• Waterproof jacket and trousers

What we provide but you can bring your own:

• 1 sea kayak
• 1 touring paddle
• 1 spray deck
• 1 buoyancy aid
• 1 cagoule (per person)
• 1 touring paddle (per person)
• 1 buoyancy aid (per person)
• 1 spray deck (per person)
• Food for 3 meals per day
• 2 Dry bags (13 Litre Ortlieb) (per person)
• 1 Water container (usually 4 litre Ortlieb) (per person)
• Pots
• 1 Set of cutlery (per person)
• 1 Deep plate (per person)
• 1 Mug (per person)
• Stoves
• 2 Man tent
• 1 Sleeping mat (per person)

Minimum of 2 one day sea kayaking trips in the past. The ability to roll a kayak is not required, but an awareness of rescue techniques can be an advantage.