25 – 66 KM
Grade C
Canna is the most western of the Small Isles and has a remote and ‘out there’ feel about it. The north and west coasts providing committing paddling with views across to the Outer Hebrides. The south coast offering the islands tiny village and more sheltered water. Sanday is joined to Canna by a bridge and combined they make for a great trip away from it all with only wildlife for company.
25 – 66 KM
Circumnavigation
Open Crossing (optional)
No Landing Zones
Tidal Movement
Ferry Shuttle Possible
Grade C
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The remote and out there feel of the west & north coasts
Plentiful wildlife including golden eagles, sea eagles and puffin colonies
A sheltered south coast and natural harbour
Views of Skye and the Outer Hebrides
Some great wild camping spots
Beautiful beaches, particularly at Garrisdale on the north coast
Useful Links and/or Updates
Ferry service to/from Mallaig that also links to the other Small Isles: http://www.calmac.co.uk
Cafe Canna is a must stop destination for a quick snack or evening meal: http://www.cannacafe.co.uk
Summer 2021 Planning Considerations:
MV Loch Nevis is running at 1/4 capacity of only 45 passengers and all kayaks must be booked in advance. 4 kayaks per car space and they don’t have many of them. Book in advance and paddle over where possible.
Please use the cafes and help their economy. Try to keep group size small as that is what the communities would like best 
and also fits in with many of the camping sites.
and also fits in with many of the camping sites.Gallery
Camping at Garrisdale, NW Canna
Canna's North Coast from Garrisdale
Garrisdale NW Canna, Cuillin of Skye behind
Canna's North Coast
Landing at Garrisdale, NW Canna
North West Coast Canna
North West Coast Canna
North West Coast Canna
Tarbert Bay, Canna
Light on East Coast of Sanday
An t-Each, NE Canna
Light on East Coast Sanday, Rum behind
Canna's Cafe, A'Chill
Sanday & Rum from Canna
Canna's Cafe, A'Chill
Canna from Sanday's NE Coast
Dun Mor, Sanday
Dun Mor, Sanday
Canna from Glen Brittle, Skye
An t-Each, NE Canna
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