Heavier weight fleeces / jumpers such as microfleece.Moisture wicking base layer – synthetic or merino wool.As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. ![]() ![]() The following checklist should help you with your packing. There’s often time for a quick drink at the local bar before we return to Inverness. They often pause and gaze back at us! Finally, we cruise into the natural harbour for the end of a memorable journey. As we pass the sea-cliffs to the north of Reiff, we will pause to watch the rock-climbers scale the sandstone cracks and overhangs. Turning back southwards, we enjoy a leisurely paddle back to our starting point. ![]() This is our camp for the night, a wild spot at the very tip of the peninsula with stunning views all around.Ī leisurely paddle back to the starting point. Leaving the main cluster of islands, we follow the channel between the wildlife reserve of Isle Ristol and Eilean Mullagrach as we journey towards our northernmost point, a tiny landing spot at Faochag Bay. We strike camp and paddle northwards, admiring the stunning views of the Assynt peaks to the east which cut into the skyline and dominate the panorama. Leaving the main cluster of islands, paddle between the wildlife reserve of Isle Ristol and Eilean Mullagrach to a tiny landing spot at Faochag Bay. On the return to our camp, we pass a fragile sandstone arch which it is possible to paddle under at high tide. Here we pull the kayaks ashore and enjoy a leg-stretching walk on this uninhabited island. We pass a seal colony before, if the conditions are suitable, crossing to Eilean a Char then paddling down Tanera Beag’s western shore to a small bay on its southern tip. We leave our camp in the bay paddle north to Eilean Flada Mor and its outlying skerries, admiring the spectacular sandstone architecture of these islands. We will paddle around the island and then find a quiet bay on a neighbouring island where we will camp for the next couple of nights.Įxploring the hidden shores of the Summer Isles. It used to be a major fishing port, where up to 200 vessels would jostle for room in the main bay, known as ‘the Anchorage’. This is the largest of the Summer Isles and the only inhabited island. Along with friends he returned to the island but could not remember where he had fallen - so the gold remains to this day!Ĭircumnavigating the isle of Tanera Mor the largest of the Summer Isles.Ī 2km crossing takes us to Tanera Mor. According to local legend, 100 years ago a shepherd fell into a hole on the island and when he returned home, he found a gold coin in his shoe. History records that Spanish treasure is hidden on this island. After lunch on the grassy bay, we round a point then cross to Horse Island to camp. Heading south, we sweep around the coastline, passing small sea-cliffs on our way to Badentarbat Bay. Dolphins and whales are often spotted in these waters so we’ll keep our eyes open as we set up camp on the white sandy beach.Įxplore Achiltibuie’s coastline and Badentarbat Bay. Late afternoon sees us launch the sea kayaks and enjoy a short paddle in sheltered waters to our first campsite, a small island located just offshore. Transfer to the Summer Isles and enjoy a short paddle in the late afternoon.įrom Inverness, we travel north-west to the Summer Isles passing Ullapool and the beautiful Coigach and Assynt mountains. ![]() Meet the group at Inverness train station. This is fully supported camping and meals will be taken in a mess tent, however due to the wilderness we are travelling through, a toilet tent will not be available so you must be prepared to undertake your own wild toileting with a trowel and to carry out all toilet paper used in hygienic sealed plastic bags. You must also be fit enough to help carry fully-loaded sea-kayaks above the shore-line and help put up tents. On this trip you may be paddling in more exposed areas and encounter stronger winds and waves up to Sea State 4. This may be around Sea State 3 (with waves up to 1m high). The kayaking will be in coastal waters with few open crossings but you can expect to be paddling in some choppier conditions during the trip. Everyone will also be expected to assist with carrying the boats to and from the water, working as a team. You can expect 6/7 hours of sea kayaking each day, with plenty of breaks onshore to stretch your legs. This holiday is suitable for fit paddlers with a minimum of 5 full days of sea kayaking experience, with a basic level of technical competence.
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