Paddle Skye

Paddle Skye, and join us for a Multi-Day Sea Kayak Adventure on the Isle of Skye.

Enjoy Sea Kayaking on the West Coast of Scotland and explore the Island over multiple days. We will explore different locations in the North of Skye as well as the South, discover sea caves, islands, tide races, wildlife and stunning scenery. While our Sea Kayak Expeditions include Camping, on this Tour, you get to stay in a cosy bed and dry your clothes every night. It also gives us flexibility and the best chance to choose the right location for the weather conditions on every day. Locations may include Loch Bracadale, Loch Scavaig and Loch Coruisk, Rubha Hunish and the North End, Raasay, Lochalsh and the Sound of Sleat, all of course, weather dependent. There are 2 level options, so nobody misses out on discovering Skye by Sea Kayak.

Experienced Sea Kayakers - 5 Days

To enjoy these trips you will have been sea kayaking regularly (not sit on top, canoe etc) or have done regular grade 2/3 white water kayaking. You are used to wearing a spray deck and can manoever your kayak in winds up to F3 and are ready for more. You can paddle around 20-25km comfortably. You may have your Sea Kayak Award (former 3*) or Coastal Sea Kayak Award. Our experienced coaches will support you on the way.

The course will be equally rewarding for intermediate and advanced kayakers. If you're short of time, there is a 3 day option available, but you'll miss out on two amazing paddling days.

This is for experienced sea kayakers only. Have a look if you meet that category

• You have done at least 10 days sea kayaking in the past 5 years
• You are used to UK styled sea kayaks with a low back rest*, and you can sit upright unaided
• You can launch and land on sandy and rocky shores unaided
• You can put on and take off a spray deck yourself
• You can paddle comfortably in winds up to F3 and are eager to receive coaching and guiding in stronger winds
• You have practised wet exists before with a spray deck
• You can paddle forwards and backwards efficiently
• You have the basic skills to move sideways
• You have some basic skills to brace
• You can paddle around 20-25km per day with 1 or 2 breaks.
• You can walk on uneven, slippery ground such as rocky shores and pebble beaches.
• You can help carry a sea kayak from the carpark to the water.

This level is approximately equivalent to the BCAB Sea Kayak Award / old BCU 3 Star Sea Award

If you meet most of these criteria but are unsure about one or two of them, or if you are competent, but a disability is stopping you from some of them, please get in touch to discuss.

*The backrest typically reaches as high as your lower lumbar spine. 

Suitable for adults only.

If you feel this is too much for you, join our 3 day Beginners & Improvers Paddle Skye (below)

• 5 Days: £578; £813 with accommodation
• 3 Days: £362; £554 with accommodation

Prices vary depending on room choice, number you book etc.

Dates for 2026

Prerequisits: You have done a little sea kayaking or other kayaking, such as sit-on-top or calm water canoeing and are keen to learn more about sea kayaking. While you discover Skye and enjoy the scenery, we will help you develop the skills need to handle your kayak throughout the course. You will learn to paddle efficiently, so that you can keep going for 3 amazing days. You don't need to be an athlete to join, but you should be fairly active and used to being outdoors. Have a look at our fitness advice page if you are unsure.

Return to your accommodation each night, enjoy a pub meal or a home cooked one, and we will dry your kit for you, ready for the next day.

This course on the Isle of Skye is suitable for active travellers who love the outdoors and are generally fit and adventurous. You may be completely new to kayaking, have been paddling a few times or have kayaked lots before, you’ll find this trip equally rewarding. You will learn new skills as we explore and will leave being a more confident and more competent paddler, ready for your own adventures.

These courses generally use single kayaks, unless the weather dictates the use of doubles, which will be decided on the day.

To join a A 3 Day Paddle Skye for Beginners and get most enjoyment out of it, you should meet the following criteria

• You are at least 15 years old
• You are generally fit and healthy
• You are adventurous and love the outdoors
• You can sit upright with little back support (sea kayaks have low back rests that only reach up to your lower lumbar spine. Have a look here what it looks like.)
• From standing you can sit yourself on the floor and stand back up easily
• You have a reasonable range of movement and balance
• You have reasonable upper body strength
• You can walk on uneven ground, such as pebble beaches and rocky shores
• You can help carry a sea kayak between the carpark and the water
• Your weight does not exceed 110kg

If you meet most of these criteria but are unsure about one or two, or if you have a disability that stops you from some of them, please get in touch with us to discuss.

If you do not meet our criteria, but still want to explore Skye, maybe look at a single day trip or a half day.

If you feel that you exceed this level, we are sure that you are still going to have a great day. But you can also join us for a 3-5 day Paddle Skye (single days may be available) or make up your own group of friends and book a private session. 

3 Days: £362; £554 with accommodation

Dates for 2026

• 26 - 28 June
• 29 - 31 August
• 2 - 4 October

Other dates may be available on request for groups of 3 or more.

Accommodation

We have got budget friendly self catering accommodation options for those taking part in Skye Explore Multi-day adventures and courses. Find out more....

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