6 KM
Grade B
This is a fantastic trip providing a lot of interest for its short distance, taking a dramatic route around one of the most prominent headlands of the east coast. With views to the north of the Pentland Skerries and the Orkney Isles, and the coastline itself being guarded by castles and caves; this trip provides a great little adventure.
6 KM
No Landing Zones
Coastal Paddling
Tidal Movement
Vehicle Shuttle
Grade B
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Paddling under, landing at and exploring the remarkable Castles Grinigoe and Sinclair
The interesting cliffs on the north coast of the headland
Landing at the ‘hidden beach’ on route to Noss Head
Paddling under the lighthouse and cliffs at the headland
The historic Staxigoe fishing harbour
Paddling out and back along the north coast provides an excellent shorter and potentially sheltered trip
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Wick offers plenty of cafes to start or finish the trip with
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Staxigoe Harbour
Ackergillshore Jetty
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Noss Head Lighthouse
Noss Head Lighthouse
Noss Head Lighthouse
North coast of Noss Head
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
North coast of Noss Head
Arch, North Coast of Noss Head
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Landing at Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Landing at Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Noss Head Lighthouse
Stack, North coast of Noss Head
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Noss Head coastline
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