17 KM
Grade B
Handa is a nature reserve as well as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). On a calm day the cliff architecture and cave exploration is second to none. This blended with the incredible amount of bird and marine wildlife, along with stunning views toward the Point of Stoer and Cape Wrath, make this a journey not to be missed.
17 KM
No Landing Zones
Coastal Paddling
Tidal Movement
Circumnavigation
Grade B
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The huge numbers of nesting sea birds, including puffins
The Great Stack of Handa and having the conditions to paddle ‘through’ it
The impressive cliffs and caves
Landing on one of Handa’s sheltered sandy beaches
The views of the Point of Stoer and up towards Cape Wrath
Useful Links and/or Updates
Please consider the following from the Scottish Wildlife Trust if visiting Handa:
In Scourie there is an ideally situated campsite http://www.scouriecampsitesutherland.com and the hotel serves good food and drink in the public bar http://www.scouriehotel.com
A detour for lunch at the seafood cafe in Tarbet is a great addition to the trip http://www.shorehousetarbetco.uk
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Landing on East Coast Handa Island
Landing on East Coast Handa Island
North Coast Handa Island
North Coast Handa Island
North Coast Handa Island
Paddling around Stack of Handa
Paddling around Stack of Handa
Stack of Handa arches
Paddling around Stack of Handa
Stack of Handa
North Coast of Handa Island
West Coast of Handa Island
West Coast of Handa Island
West Coast of Handa Island
Bogha Mor, Handa Island
South Coast, Handa Island
Beach, South Coast Handa Island
Beach, South Coast Handa Island
Point of Stoer from Handa Island
Beach on East Coast Handa Island
North Coast Handa Island
North Coast Handa Island
North Coast Handa Island
North Coast Handa Island
North Coast of Handa Island
North Coast of Handa Island
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