24 KM
Grade B
This is a truly stunning bit of east coast scenery, in fact enough to make some diehards, who say the west coast is the only place to paddle, ‘eat their hats’. With steep cliffs for the majority of the journey, many caves and huge arches, teeming with bird life in the spring and summer, and a few seals, this is a trip worth keeping for a special day.
24 KM
Coastal Paddling
No Landing Zones
Vehicle or Bus Shuttle
Grade B
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The endless vertical cliffs that line the trip, providing a home to numerous sea birds
Landing at Whaligoe and exploring it’s history
The incredible sea arches on the trip along with caves and sea stacks
The remote, committing and rarely paddled feel to the trip
The historic fishing harbour of Lybster
Useful Links and/or Updates
If wanting to use the bus for the shuttle check out: http://www.travelinescotland.com
At Lybster harbour there is a heritage centre and the Waterlines cafe. At Whaligoe if you walk up the steps there is a perfectly placed cafe to rehydrate and re-energise: http://www.whaligoesteps.co.uk
Gallery
Coastline South of Castle of Old Wick
Whaligoe
The Brough & it's Arch
Arch near Ires Geo
Arch near Ires Geo
Whaligoe coastline
Whaligoe coastline
Hidden Sea Arch
Ousbacky Lighthouse
The Stacks near Lybster
The Stacks near Lybster
Looking south towards Helmsdale
Lybster Harbour
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