This weekend expedition is a guided tour taking in the historic islands of the Garvellachs, then heading across to and paddling through the Corryvreckan. We will then head north, come back through the Grey Dogs and then spend some time exploring the slate islands of Belnahua and Luing.
The Firth of Lorn is one of the most spectacular paddling areas of the west coast of Scotland. The islands of the Garvellachs have such significant Scottish history about them, dating back 1500 years. The isles of Belnahua and Luing are more recent but every bit as interesting. Both the Corryvreckan and the Grey Dogs are legendary in the sea kayaking circles. The Corryvreckan has the third largest whirlpool in the world.
The saturday night will be spent in a bothy over looking the Corryvreckan with stunning views of Jura and the surrounding islands.
You must be 18 years and older to come on this expedition.
Cost. £180 per person
Dates 2017: June 17th-18th
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- Looking west from the Isle of Luing across the Firth of Lorne
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- Landing on Holy Isle
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- The ruins on Holy Isle and view east towards Scarba and the Corrywreckan
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- Looking west to the Garvellachs
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- Wild flowers on the Garvellachs
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- A calm Corrywreckan
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- Approaching Holy isle
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- Ruins on Belnahua
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- Bottlenose dolphins in Cuan Sound
We can supply:
Sea kayak: Nigel Dennis designs Explorer/Romany/Pilgrim. Feel free to use you own sea kayak and equipment but please call us to discuss when booking.
Wet suit or dry kit
Paddle top
Spraydeck
Buoyancy aid
Paddle and splits
Tow line
Pogies
Cooking stoves etc for overnight in bothy.
You will need:
2 sets of thermals
Clothing to wear in the bothy including some footwear
Sun hat, warm hat
Suncream
Sleeping bag-karrimat or thermarest
cutlery-plate and mug
OS map Landranger
Food for the weekend including an evening meal.