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  • Eilean i Vow, Loch Lomond

    Meet 10.00 at car park tarbet.  Lunch on island, return via Rob Roy's cave and waterfall at Inversnaid.   Text Iain -7990840300 week in advance

  • (Easter Egg) ROLL ON THE PAPS

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    To mark the start of the CalMac summer timetable and the summer paddling season, we'll aim to make good use of weather and tides with a trip to Jura on the Easter weekend.  We will aim to run this Friday (or perhaps thursday evening) > Monday. This will offer some scope for altering plans to […]

  • Loch Goil, Carrick Castle, Lochgoilhead

    Meet 10:00am Divers layby, Finnart. Lunch at Carrick Castle then past seal nock to Lochgoilhead and back. Text Iain - 07990840300 - one week in advance

  • Helensburgh to Dunoon and back

    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.

  • Cave Conquering – Arbroath Coastal Trail

    Travelling up on Saturday morning, we will meet in Montrose and from there sort out a quick shuttle.   In order to explore the best caves close to high water, we will have lunch at Montrose before putting on the water.    We will stop near Ethie Haven for a break, then use the rest of […]

  • Isle of Gigha Bank holiday adventure

    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 […]

  • Maidens to Dunure Harbour, round trip

      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.

  • Kinlochleven, Appin, Shuna etc

    Camping trip. Wild camp at Kentallen.  Sunday, Shuna, Castle Stalker etc to Macdonalds' Burial Isle, then through narrows to Kentallen. Lengthy shuttle involved. text Iain - 07990840300 - well in advance.

  • Loch Morar

    Taking into account the drive up, the aim will be to start the paddle around lunchtime with an over night camp at South Tarbet Bay.   Launching at the pretty wooded area, at the foot of the loch, we'll explore the small islands within the loch.   Then travel 14k to our camp spot just beyond Swordland […]

  • Ya Ken it’s a Yurt

      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 […]

  • ballachulish BONANZA!

    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 […]

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    Finnart

    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.    

  • Isle of Gigha Bank holiday adventure

    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 […]

  • Maidens to Dunure Harbour, round trip

      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.

  • Summer Isles Trip (A/B Trip)

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    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 […]

  • Helensburgh to Dunoon and back

    Weather dependant but will be plan B.  This is part of Kayak trail via Cove Kilcreggan. Free parking. Text Iain - 07990840300 week in advance.

  • Kinlochleven, Appin, Shuna etc

    Camping trip. Wild camp at Kentallen.  Sunday, Shuna, Castle Stalker etc to Macdonalds' Burial Isle, then through narrows to Kentallen. Lengthy shuttle involved. text Iain - 07990840300 - well in advance.

  • ‘The Tide Tickler’ -2025’s Summer Expedition!

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    For the past few years we have managed to run a 9 day sea kayaking expedition trip with venues including, Orkney, Shetland, West Coast and Islands and the North East Coast. This year we are hoping to make it to the N and NW coasts and Cape Wrath or a Hebrides Odyssey but the area […]

  • Aultbea Adventure

    A new location for the cub, staying four nights in a cottage on the shores of Loch Ewe at Aultbea. Paddling opportunities will include Gruinard (Anthrax) Island, Priest Island, Isle of Ewe and the natural arches near Rua Reidh Lighthouse. Poor weather options include exploring the islands of the Loch Maree Nature Reserve or visiting the […]

  • SpeyBAY BONANZA! [Ballachulish on tour]

    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 […]

  • Helensburgh to Dunoon and back

    Weather dependant but will be plan B.  This is part of Kayak trail via Cove Kilcreggan. Free parking. Text Iain - 07990840300 week in advance.

  • Around Ardnamurchan

    A three-day wild camping trip over the easter weekend (Saturday - Monday) in the wilds of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Paddling from Salen to Ardtoe around, weather and swell permitting, the Point of Ardnamurchan with it's iconic lighthouse. Expect Otters! Contact Bev for details - 07758437305

  • Isle of Gigha Bank holiday adventure

    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 […]

  • Lochgoilhead to Arrochar

    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 […]

  • Maidens to Dunure Harbour, round trip

      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.

  • Loch Etive

    Details TBD   Text Iain – 07990840300 – week in advance.