14 KM
Grade B
The steep cliffs of Bass Rock tower above as you paddle past and the gannets, who are the guardians of the rock, circle in their thousands above and nest on the rock in such quantities they turn it white. On leaving the gannets and cliffs the trip continues to a magnificent castle beside perfect beaches, what more could be asked for, it’s just amazing.
14 KM
Circumnavigation
Coastal Paddling
Open Water Crossing
No Landing Zones
Grade B
Show Description
Experiencing the sights and sounds of the thousands of gannets that make the rock their home is not to be missed
The steep cliffs that surround Bass Rock
Tantallon Castle
The beach at Seacliff and finding it’s unique harbour
The surrounding views of the Firth of Forth, North Berwick Law and the Isle of May
Useful Links and/or Updates
The Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick is worth a visit and it has camera’s set up on Bass Rock: http://www.seabird.org
For more information on Tantallon Castle check out: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Gallery
Tantallon Castle
Tantallon Castle
Bass Rock Lighthouse
Tantallon Castle
West coast of Bass Rock
Bass Rock & it's Gannets
Bass Rock Lighthouse
Arriving at Bass Rock
Bass Rock Lighthouse
Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle
Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle
Landing at Seacliff
Landing at Seacliff
Tantallon Castle
Seacliff harbour
Seacliff harbour
Bass Rock
Bass Rock's cliffs & Gannets
Gannets
Gannets
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