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Helmsdale to Dunbeath

Home TripsNorth East HighlandsHelmsdale to Dunbeath

A remote and dramatic coastline with a huge sea arch

21 KM

Grade B

This is a long, remote and exposed section of coastline that only has one sheltered landing spot along it, this at the unique river mouth tiny harbour of Berridale. On this remote journey the paddler will be kept company by thousands of sea birds in the early summer months and be rewarded with exceptional cliff scenery with the grandfather of all sea arches to paddle through.

Key Information

21 KM

Coastal Paddling

No Landing Zones

Vehicle or Bus Shuttle

Grade B

Show Description

Trip Highlights

The immense sea arch at An Dun

The noise and smell of the thousands of nesting birds at An Dun

The remote and inaccessible feel of the entire coastline

The waterfall cascading into the sea past An Dun

The unique hamlet and natural harbour of Berriedale

Location

Helmsdale to Dunbeath Map Pin

Useful Links and/or Updates

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

Gallery

Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath An Dun Arch
An Dun Arch
Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath An Dun
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath An Dun
An Dun
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
South of Dunbeath, An Dun visible
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
South of Dunbeath
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath Dunbeath Castle
Dunbeath Castle
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath Dunbeath Castle
Dunbeath Castle
Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Typical cliff scenery
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Cliffs near An Dun
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Cliffs near an Dun
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
An Dun
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath Berriedale
Berriedale
Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath Waterfall
Waterfall south of An Dun
Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath Waterfall
Waterfall south of An Dun
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Cliffs & caves
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Cliffs & caves
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Looking towards Berriedale
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath An Dun arch
An Dun's Arch
Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath An Dun Arch
An Dun's Arch
Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Sea Kayak Helmsdale to Dunbeath Berriedale
Berriedale
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This trip is detailed in the following Guidebook: 

North & East Coasts of Scotland Sea Kayaking

Book Cover North & East Coasts of Scotland Sea Kayaking Guidebook

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