11 KM
Grade B
Sandside Head
This short yet very remote section of coastline starts at a rugged natural harbour and finishes at a picturesque sandy harbour. In between there are no easy landings and constant wave washed cliffs, skerries and beautiful rock architecture. With the constant backdrop of the Orkney Isles across the Pentland Firth this short trip certainly packs it all in.
11 KM
Coastal Paddling
No Landing Zones
Vehicle or Bus Shuttle
Grade B
Show Description
The continuous low lying steep cliffs, with caves and stacks
The natural harbour of Portskerra
The views across to the Orkney Isles
The beach and harbour at Fresgoe
The short distance that delivers plenty – paddle it there and back!
Useful Links and/or Updates
If wanting to use the bus for a shuttle check out: http://www.travelinescotland.com
There are shops, toilets and pub in Portskerra/Melvich
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Melvich Bay, Orkney beyond
Portskerra natural harbour
Launching at Portskerra harbour
The Drowning Memorial, Portskerra
Sandside Head
Sandside Head
Stack near Red Point
Stack near Red Point
Precarious sea stack, Sandside Head
Sandside Head
Heading towards Sandside Head
Looking across Melvich Bay
Fresco Harbour
Fresgoe Harbour
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