27 KM
Grade C
There can be few places in Britain that offer as remote and committing a day’s paddle as Whiten Head. With next to no landings, the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and 250 metre cliffs on the other, it really is an incredible environment. There is little room for error on this trip, but that in itself makes it a paddle that has to be done.
27 KM
No Landing Zones
Coastal Paddling
Tidal Movement
Vehicle Shuttle
Grade C
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The sea stacks and immense caves at the headland
The sheer scale of the cliffs, in particular Cleit an t-Seabhaig
The numerous sea eagles likely to be seen on route
The ‘out there’ committing feel of the trip
The hidden beaches at Hope and Strathan
Useful Links and/or Updates
There is a shop and toilets in Talmine and the Craggan Hotel does great local food http://www.thecraggan.co.uk
April 2022 – It has been reported that the gate at the regular put on (Ard Neackie, NC 448 597) is locked. Alternative put on’s include:
– Start and finish at Talmine (NC 586 627), overnight at Freisgill Bothy (NC 491 656) or camp at the west side of the mouth of the river Hope (NC 476 623).
– Put on at Sanyo Sands (NC 407 676) OR Traigh Allt Chailgeag (NC 443 656) with a long trolley/carry. Finish at Talmine (NC 586 627). Requires a long shuttle.
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Cleit an t-Seabhaig
Heading towards Cleit an t-Seabhaig
Heading towards Rubha Thormaid
Whiten Head coastline
Whiten Head coastline
Whiten Head Sea Stacks
Whiten Head Sea Stacks
Whiten Head Sea Stacks
Whiten Head Sea Stacks
Whiten Head coastline
Whiten Head Sea Stacks
Whiten Head from Ceannabeinne Beach
Whiten Head Sea Stacks
Whiten Head Sea Stacks
Approaching Whiten Head & the Stacks
Cleit an -t-Seabhaig & Whiten Head
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