20 KM
Grade A
Launching your sea kayak and looking up to the Forth Rail Bridge is an incredible experience, and definitely the best view of this historical monument. There are islands rich in history that support a surprising amount of wildlife, and have strong tidal streams. All this provides a unique paddling experience with Edinburgh City and its Castle as the backdrop.
20 KM
Circumnavigation
Coastal Paddling
Tidal Movement
Areas of No Landing Zones
Some Short Open Water Crossings
Relatively Sheltered
Grade A
Show Description
Paddling under the Forth Rail Bridge, simply stunning!
St Colm’s Abbey on Incholm
Paddling past Oxcars light
The views of Edinburgh and it’s Castle
The history of the area and the obvious wartime remains on many of the islands
The surprising amount of wildlife that will be seen on a trip that is overlooked by a city
Useful Links and/or Updates
For information on Incholm Island and the Abbey check out: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
At South Queensferry there is a great selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants to finish of the trip by enjoying
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St Colm's Abbey
Forth Rail Bridge
Forth Rail Bridge
Forth Rail Bridge
Forth Rail Bridge
Forth Rail Bridge
Forth Rail Bridge
Inch Garvie
Inch Garvie
Oxcars Light
Oxcars Light
St Colm's Abbey
St Colm's Abbey
St Colm's Abbey
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