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Strathy Point

Home TripsNorth CoastStrathy Point

A lighthouse next to amazing caves and sea arch

15 KM

Grade B

The rocky coast has some incredible caves and arches to entertain any kayaker who has allowed plenty of time to explore them all. Along with this there is the finger like headland of Strathy Point protruding out into the ocean and the beautiful beach at Strathy Bay, all making for a great days paddling.

Key Information

15 KM

No Landing Zones

Coastal Paddling

Tidal Movement

Surf Landing

Vehicle or Bus Shuttle

Grade B

Show Description

Trip Highlights

Paddling around narrow headland with the lighthouse at it’s end

The amazing caves and sea arch found by the lighthouse

The expansive Strathy beach, and surf!

Discovering the unlikely little fishing ‘harbours’

Arriving at Portskerra’s natural harbour

Taking the time to go a find the rare ‘Scottish Primrose’ at Strathy Point

Location

Strathy Point Map Pin

Useful Links and/or Updates

If wanting to use the bus for a shuttle check out: http://www.travelinescotland.com

In Melvich there is a shop and a pub.

Gallery

Strathy Point Lighthouse
Strathy Point Lighthouse
Strathy Point Cave
Cave East of Armadale
Strathy Point
Coastline East of Armadale
Strathy Point Beach
Strathy Point & Beach
Strathy Point Beach
Strathy Point & Beach
Strathy Point
Strathy Point Lighthouse
Strathy Point Lighthouse
Strathy Point
Strathy Point Portskerra
Portskerra natural harbour
Sea Kayak Strathy Point Portskerra
Arriving at Portskerra
Sea Kayak Strathy Point Portskerra
Portskerra natural harbour
Sea Kayak Strathy Point Lighthouse Arch
Strathy Point
Strathy Point
Sea Kayak Strathy Point Lighthouse Arch
Strathy Point Lighthouse
Strathy Point
Sea Kayak Strathy Point Lighthouse Arch
Strathy Point Lighthouse
Strathy Point
Strathy Point Scottish Primrose
Scottish Primrose, Strathy Point
Strathy Point Lighthouse
Strathy Point Lighthouse
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This trip is detailed in the following Guidebooks: 

North & East Coasts of Scotland Sea Kayaking

Book Cover North & East Coasts of Scotland Sea Kayaking Guidebook

Scottish Sea Kayaking, 50 Great Sea Kayak Voyages

Book Cover Scottish Sea Kayaking Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages Guidebook

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