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Shieldaig & Torridon

Home TripsWest CoastShieldaig & Torridon

Paddling in arguably Scotland’s most dramatic mountain landscape

20 KM

Grade A

The combination of the picturesque village of Shieldaig set on the shores of the sheltered loch with its own pine covered island and surrounding hillsides; alongside the towering Torridon mountains rising dramatically from the lochs shores to over a 1000 metres, provides a stunning sea kayaking destination.

Key Information

20 KM

Sheltered

Coastal Paddling

Grade A

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Trip Highlights

The views of the amazing Torridon mountains towering out of the surrounding landscape

The picturesque Shieldaig village

Shieldaig Island with it’s native trees and resident sea eagles

Arriving at Diabaig and perhaps stopping in the cafe

The variety of paddling options the venue offers depending on weather, abilities and aspirations

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Useful Links and/or Updates

To make the most of Shieldaig consider visiting the cafe http://www.nannysshieldaig.com or pub http://www.shieldaigbarcoastalkitchen.co.uk

The cafe at Lower Diabaig is another worthy stop: http://www.gille-brighde.com

 

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Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Loch Torridon, towards Diabaig
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig Island
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig Island
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig Island & Loch Shieldaig
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig Island
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig Island & Loch Shieldaig
Shieldaig Torridon Beinn Damh
Shieldaig & Beinn Damh
Shieldaig Torridon
Entrance to Upper Loch Torridon
Shieldaig & Torridon
Shieldaig Torridon Beinn Damh
Shieldaig & Beinn Damh
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig Island
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig Island
Shieldaig & Torridon
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Loch Shieldaig
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig & Loch Shieldaig
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
Loch Shieldaig
Shieldaig Torridon
Shieldaig
Sea Kayak Shieldaig Torridon
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This trip is detailed in the following Guidebook: 

Skye & North West Highlands Sea Kayaking

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