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Climbing with Kayak Approach

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hmac84 17 Jul 2009
Can anyone suggest any crags on the West coast of Scotland that can be approached by kayak? Planning a bit of sea kayaking for August and though some climbing could be included. Not keen on kayaking to St kilda though!
 Chris F 17 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84: You could kayak to Rubha Coigach area of Reiff http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=455 , either from beach at old campsite, or from Reiff itself. Be a lot more pleasant than the walk in through bog and stream!
 lex 17 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84:

It seems most Scottish crags this weekend will be best approached by kayak....

Lex
ceri 17 Jul 2009
In reply to lex: lol!
urban warrior 17 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84:

Not NW, but loads of interesting stuff best accessed by Kayak immediately North Of Latheronwheel south of Wick
 Chris F 17 Jul 2009
In reply to urban warrior: Mid Clyth? Could be good, but not sure about convenient landing spots.
 anotherwally 19 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84:
How about anything around Loch Scavaig/Coruisk on Skye? Tons to go at there.....
ice.solo 20 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84:

spent a while kayaking the hebrides out of plockton, off skye, torridon etc. f**ken incredible place.
definitely take some gear.
cant give you any specific names but theres miles of boat-only access rock. be bloody careful tho - have an accident out there and its as long as it gets in britain getting back to civilization.
Removed User 20 Jul 2009
In reply to urban warrior:

Not sure it is "best accessed" by Kayak and might want to be flat calm.

I soloed a few routes on a small island just off Portskerra (one of which is in the North Highlands (North) guide) and approached this by Kayak, there are also a couple of interesting islands just past Bettyhill and before Tongue but I can't do the Gaelic spelling.
siisu 20 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84:
When kayaking, no matter how cold it gets, don't try to get a fire started. The kayak will sink.


Its well known that you can't have your kayak and heat it.

Where's that coat?
 Paz 20 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84:
Macleod's maidens off skye need a boat don't they? Adventurous, so only if sea stacking's particularly your bag. Also sounds as good a way as any to get into Coruisk
 Gary Latter 20 Jul 2009
In reply to hmac84: Erraid on the Ross of Mull is the obvious one. Reiff or the Summer Isles, or any islands on West coast - Eigg would be good.
Cheers
Gary

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