The remote North West is a very special place to visit. The effort required to get there is more than paid off by its unique and rugged beauty, and once visited it will often lead to a lifelong love affair! You can find iconic headlands, renowned beaches and impressive sea stacks.
North West Highlands Trips
North West Highlands
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North West Highlands
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Loch Gairloch & Longa Island
Rubha Reidh
Greenstone Point & Loch Ewe
Priest Island
Gruinard Island
Cailleach Head
Isle Martin & Loch Broom
Summer Isles – South
Summer Isles – North
Rubha Coigeach
Lochinver & Achmelvich
Point of Stoer
Eddrachillis Bay & Oldany Island
Loch Glendhu & Loch Glencoul
Scourie to Kylesku
Handa Island
Loch Laxford
Cape Wrath
Grade A
Relatively easy landings with escape routes easily available. Offering relative shelter from extreme conditions and ocean swell. Some tidal movement may be found, but easy to predict with no major tidal races or overfalls.
Grade B
Some awkward landings, and sections of coastline with no escape routes should be expected. Tidal movement, tidal races, overfalls, crossings, ocean swell and surf may be found on these trips. They will also be exposed to the weather and associated conditions.
Grade c
Difficult landings with no escape routes for long sections of the trip. Fast tidal movement, tidal races, overfalls, extended crossing, ocean swell and surf may be found on all of these trips. Exposed to the weather and sea state, therefore require detailed planning and paddlers competent in rough water conditions. The journey may require good conditions for the trip to be viable.
