The Slate Isles
The Islands that 'Roofed the World'
The extensive slate quarrying that took place in this area has left its mark on the landscape of these islands. The isles lay adjacent to the beautiful west coast of mainland Scotland and are usually accessed by crossing the Clachan Bridge, over the Atlantic Ocean via the 'Bridge over the Atlantic'.
The Slate Islands consist of several large and smaller islands, both populated and uninhabited. The main islands are Seil, Easdale, Luing, Lunga, Shuna, Torsa and Belnahua and can be found roughly between Oban in the north and Jura in the south.
On our trip to these islands we can visit Argyll’s best kept secret - the Isle of Luing; paddle to the venue for the World Stone Skimming Championships at Easdale, paddle into a quarry that is 75m deep below the surface of the sea, visit Fladdha Lighthouse, paddle to the 'Grey Dogs' or circumnavigate Jura, amongst many other options, as we venture into the Atlantic Ocean as it swashes the Firth of Lorn and we gaze across to the shores of Mull, only a tantalising few miles away. All this and paddling in the knowledge that the infamous Corryvrechan lies waiting to the south of Scarba.
The Slate Islands consist of several large and smaller islands, both populated and uninhabited. The main islands are Seil, Easdale, Luing, Lunga, Shuna, Torsa and Belnahua and can be found roughly between Oban in the north and Jura in the south.
On our trip to these islands we can visit Argyll’s best kept secret - the Isle of Luing; paddle to the venue for the World Stone Skimming Championships at Easdale, paddle into a quarry that is 75m deep below the surface of the sea, visit Fladdha Lighthouse, paddle to the 'Grey Dogs' or circumnavigate Jura, amongst many other options, as we venture into the Atlantic Ocean as it swashes the Firth of Lorn and we gaze across to the shores of Mull, only a tantalising few miles away. All this and paddling in the knowledge that the infamous Corryvrechan lies waiting to the south of Scarba.
The 6-day paddling exploration will consist of single day trips, the venue of which will be dependent on weather conditions on the day and the possibility of an overnight 'mini-break' to experience the remote and rugged feel of Scotland's West Coast, possibly out to the Garvellachs.
The area has an abundance of inner sounds, crossings and shorelines to explore, all whilst navigating through some interesting tidal gates. Wildlife is plentiful with birdlife, seals, otters and the home of the sea eagle, Mull, only a short distance away.
There is the option of undertaking a British Canoeing Sea Kayak Award, Coastal Sea Kayak Award or Advanced Water Award during this trip. If this is of interest to you, then please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
The area has an abundance of inner sounds, crossings and shorelines to explore, all whilst navigating through some interesting tidal gates. Wildlife is plentiful with birdlife, seals, otters and the home of the sea eagle, Mull, only a short distance away.
There is the option of undertaking a British Canoeing Sea Kayak Award, Coastal Sea Kayak Award or Advanced Water Award during this trip. If this is of interest to you, then please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
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We will base ourselves on Seil Island and accommodation is yours to choose, with plenty of B&B, guesthouses, and AirBnB options.
The trip includes: - Highly qualified, experienced and knowledgeable sea kayak guides. - Group safety equipment - A Sea Kayak, spraydeck and paddle if you require them. - A 1:25k map of the area for you to keep. What's not included: - Accommodation - Food - Personal paddling kit such as drysuit or cagoule, warm clothing, Bouyancy aid, helmet, footwear etc. - Overnight expedition kit such as Tents, sleeping mats, Sleeping bags, Cooking Equipment or meals. - Travel insurance - Any additional unforeseen costs. |
Dates 2021:
May 31 - June 5th £550 per person |
