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Kayak trips in the Scottish Highlands

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The 10 most beautiful kayak trips in the Scottish Highlands

Toward lighthouse
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (TOWARD TO NORTH BUTE)
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
13.4 km
2:15 h
2 m
5 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Easdale Village
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (ELLENABEICH TO GANAVAN)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
25.1 km
4:10 h
4 m
6 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Cairnbaan: Crinan Canal Looking east along the canal from Lock 8.
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (CRINAN TO ARDRISHAIG)
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
13.3 km
2:15 h
25 m
29 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Kayaking · Scotland
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (ARDUAINE TO CRINAN)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
24.9 km
4:10 h
5 m
3 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Kayaking · Scotland
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (HELENSBURGH TO DUNOON)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
16.2 km
2:40 h
0 m
0 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (TOWARD TO DUNOON)
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
13.6 km
2:15 h
1 m
0 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (TARBERT TO ARDRISHAIG)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
18.6 km
3:05 h
1 m
1 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (ARDRISHAIG TO TARBERT)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
19.1 km
3:10 h
2 m
2 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (CRINAN TO ARDUAINE)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
19.6 km
3:15 h
0 m
2 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
Kayaking · Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (ARDUAINE TO ELLENABEICH)
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
12 km
2:00 h
4 m
0 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition. 
Wild About Argyll & The Isles
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