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Loch Ailort

Home TripsWest CoastLoch Ailort

Lots of sheltered options, all with great views and variety

12 KM

Grade A

Loch Ailort offers a wealth of options when it comes to paddling. Whether looking for long or short days out on the water it will guarantee stunning views, sandy beaches, beautiful islands and wildlife to keep you company. No matter how many times visited it will always leave you wanting to come back for more.

Key Information

12 KM

Sheltered

Coastal Paddling

Grade A

Show Description

Trip Highlights

Plenty of variety and options depending on weather and abilities

Mountain views along with a stunning vista out to the Small Isles

Some stunning sandy beaches on the northern coastline

Landing on Eilean nan Gobhar and walking to the summit for the view

Location

Useful Links and/or Updates

With strong south easterly winds there can be extreme downdrafts in Loch Ailort, take care.

A visit to Glenuig Inn will offer some fine food/drink to finish a great day on the water: http://www.glenuig.com

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Sea Kayak Loch Ailort
Eilean nan Gobhar & Sgeir Ghlas, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Peanmeanach
Peanmeanach, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Beach
Beaches West of Peanmeanach, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort
Roshven, Loch Ailort
Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Beach Peanmeanach
Beach at Peanmeanach
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort
Looking into Loch Ailort & Roshven
Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort
Eigg & Rum from Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort
Eilean nan Gobhar, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Peanmeanach
Peanmeanach, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Glenuig
Glenuig Bay & Jetty
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort
Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Beach
Loch Ailort beach
Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Waterfall
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort
Eilean nan Gobhar, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Glenuig
Glenuig Bay
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Beach
Beach West of Peanmeanach, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Beach
Beach West of Peanmeanach, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Beach
Beaches West of Peanmeanach, Loch Ailort
Sea Kayak Loch Ailort Glenuig
Glenuig Bay
Loch Ailort
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This trip is detailed in the following Guidebook: 

Skye & North West Highlands Sea Kayaking

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