A day trip along the beautiful Fife coastal path leaving from Lower Largo kayaking to Elie , where we will enjoy the luxury of Elie's heated toilets at the harbour, hopefully the coffee shack will also be open! total distance 18km Grade A trip and weather dependent contact me for more information Celia 07762709027, or […]
Glenuig Trip Weekend trip staying at Forsay Caravan Site near Glenuig. OS map 40 Grid reference NM689 779. Come up on Friday 19 th April after work preferably to give us 2 days of kayaking. (Journey takes 3 and a half hours from Glasgow.) Richard and I, Leigh and Misha are there as coaches/ leaders […]
Weather dependant but will be plan B. This is part of Kayak trail via Cove Kilcreggan. Meet 10:00 car park at pier Helensburgh. Free parking. Text Iain - 07990840300 week in advance.
One of my favourites. Scenic Ayrshire Coast, past Culzean Castle to idyllic Dunure harbour for lunch. Explore it's ruined castle. Coffee and cake available on get-out at Maidens. Text Iain - 07990840300 - week in advance.
Note: the dates for this trip have changed slightly - it had been the previous weekend A BBQ and Bivouac on top of Suilven. Arguably the finest grade A inland trip in the Scotland. We will aim to be on-the-water and paddling from Elphin at 1:00pm allowing time for travel and packing prior to this. […]
This 2 day paddle launches from Ulva ferry on Saturday 29th June, meeting at 1000 and returning on Sunday 30th late afternoon. Possible circumnavigation of Ulva and Geometra, depending on conditions and skill level of the group. Camping on south shore of Ulva. Participants must be confident to paddle 20km. This journey is within remit […]
A fantastic paddle up the river clyde from the Transport Museum slipway beside the Tall Ship. Meet 6.30pm at the car park at the Transport Museum. Parking charges normally stop at 6pm. If you need to collect a sea kayak or other equipment please contact Iain McGie (Orgnanisor) on 07790840300. Delve into Glasgow's history paddling […]
A 24km sea journey from Lochgoilhead to Arrochar over the scenic waters of Loch Goil and Loch Long. The trip will include a lunch stop at Carrick Castle and a further stop to explore Mark Cottage bothy. We will also pass Finnart Oil Terminal and the Royal Navy’s Glenmallan Jetty. It’s a scenic paddle surrounded […]
A Tuesday night optional breakaway trip to visit a lovely part of Loch Lomond. Meet at Balmaha ready for approx 7.30pm. Aiming to be off the water at 10pm. Club Tuesday session (and any micro-session) at Balloch as normal. If you need to collect a sea kayak or other equipment please contact Iain McGie (Orgnanisor) […]
A social paddle on the Second Saturday of each month. These will be "grade A" paddles, exploring interesting locations around Glasgow - coasts, lochs, canals etc. TRIPS & ORGANISERS 2024 Second Saturday Paddles Jan 11th: Leader: Pat S. - 07747 777 266 // Assistant Leader: Janice Feb 8th: Leader: Alan R. 0777758 827 981 // Assistant […]
A social paddle on the Second Saturday of each month. These will be "grade A" paddles, exploring interesting locations around Glasgow - coasts, lochs, canals etc. TRIPS & ORGANISERS 2024 Second Saturday Paddles Jan 11th: Leader: Pat S. - 07747 777 266 // Assistant Leader: Janice Feb 8th: Leader: Alan R. 0777758 827 981 // Assistant […]
Fun Weekend at Galloway Activity Centre, Dumfries An opportunity for sea and river paddlers to come together at the same venue :-) The following itinerary is merely a suggestion, other options are available. :- Friday Evening: Arrive/Eat when it suits each person. Maybe a BBQ and a few beers Saturday Activity (1) Paddle round the […]
A social paddle on the Second Saturday of each month. These will be "grade A" paddles, exploring interesting locations around Glasgow - coasts, lochs, canals etc. TRIPS & ORGANISERS 2024 Second Saturday Paddles Jan 11th: Leader: Pat S. - 07747 777 266 // Assistant Leader: Janice Feb 8th: Leader: Alan R. 0777758 827 981 // Assistant […]
Following in the tradition of the longstanding Loch Awe Village Hall Weekends, we are adopting Ballachulish Village Hall for a combined River and Sea weekend. The location means there will be good options for both river and sea trips so there’s no excuse not to come and it should be a great chance to socialise […]
A social paddle on the Second Saturday of each month. These will be "grade A" paddles, exploring interesting locations around Glasgow - coasts, lochs, canals etc. TRIPS & ORGANISERS 2024 Second Saturday Paddles Jan 11th: Leader: Pat S. - 07747 777 266 // Assistant Leader: Janice Feb 8th: Leader: Alan R. 0777758 827 981 // Assistant […]
A social paddle on the Second Saturday of each month. These will be "grade A" paddles, exploring interesting locations around Glasgow - coasts, lochs, canals etc. TRIPS & ORGANISERS 2024 Second Saturday Paddles Jan 11th: Leader: Pat S. - 07747 777 266 // Assistant Leader: Janice Feb 8th: Leader: Alan R. 0777758 827 981 // Assistant […]
The Mince Pie paddle is a great DCKC tradition. Always the last weekend before Christmas unless the weather says No! So we have rescheduled for Saturday 11th January 2025. We set off from Millarochy Bay to Inchcailloch, have a BBQ, mince pies on BBQ after. Then a wee walk up to summit for beautiful view […]
The 3rd in our series of 4 night paddles will see us go urban. Details >> here This time we are not going to have a campfire and soup etc, but if you have one please take a bike chain / lock of the longer style i.e not a D-lock. Please register interest with […]
A/B Trip. Scenic Loch Long to Carrick Castle for lunch and Lochgoilhead round trip, 12-15 miles (20-24km) Meet at 10:30 at Divers' Layby, Finnart. Important to intimate interest to Iain (07990840300) a week in advance.
Route Description Gigha is a beautiful self-sustaining Island on the Kintyre Coast, it offers beautiful blue seas, sandy beaches and plenty of wildlife including a population of wild goats on Cara. The plan would be to leave from Tayinloan Ferry port on the Friday and cross to Gigha (Ferry across may be preferred depending on weather and group […]
One of my favourites. Scenic Ayrshire Coast, past Culzean Castle to idyllic Dunure harbour for lunch. Explore it's ruined castle. Coffee and cake available on get-out at Maidens. Text Iain - 07990840300 - week in advance.
A big long weekend to the summer isles, or a more sheltered location if needed. Aiming for a larger group (or 2 groups). Although some shelter this is an A+, B type trip. Contact is Graham. graham.m.swanson@gmail.com (amanda and janice heplers) Please note that car pooling/lift sharing applies https://dckc.co.uk/car-sharing-policy/ Currently plan is to launch on […]
Weather dependant but will be plan B. This is part of Kayak trail via Cove Kilcreggan. Free parking. Text Iain - 07990840300 week in advance.
A 2 day paddle with possible circumnavigation of Ulva and Geometra, depending on conditions and skill level of the group. Camping on south shore of Ulva. Participants must be confident to paddle 20km. This journey is within remit for Grade A and is suitable for paddlers new to kayak camping. Numbers will be limited by […]
Following feedback from last year's Bonanza we'll go to an alternate venue every second year for the Ballachulish Bonanaza. This year we go hunting for surf, rapids and dolphins in the Speybay area The location means there will be good options for both river, sea and surf trips so there’s no excuse not to come […]
The Mince Pie paddle is a great DCKC club tradition. Always the last weekend before Christmas to escape the madness! We set off from Balmaha to Inchcailloch, have a BBQ, mince pies on BBQ round a festive fire. and a wee walk up to the summit for a beautiful view up Loch Lomond. Fingers crossed […]
Weather dependant but will be plan B. This is part of Kayak trail via Cove Kilcreggan. Free parking. Text Iain - 07990840300 week in advance.
Route Description Gigha is a beautiful self-sustaining Island on the Kintyre Coast, it offers beautiful blue seas, sandy beaches and plenty of wildlife including a population of wild goats on Cara. The plan would be to leave from Tayinloan Ferry port on the Saturday and cross to Gigha (Ferry across may be preferred depending on […]
A 24km sea journey from Lochgoilhead to Arrochar over the scenic waters of Loch Goil and Loch Long. The trip will include a lunch stop at Carrick Castle and a further stop to explore Mark Cottage bothy. We will also pass Finnart Oil Terminal and the Royal Navy’s Glenmallan Jetty. It’s a scenic paddle surrounded by […]
One of my favourites. Scenic Ayrshire Coast, past Culzean Castle to idyllic Dunure harbour for lunch. Explore it's ruined castle. Coffee and cake available on get-out at Maidens. Text Iain - 07990840300 - week in advance.
