A sheltered marina paddle in the main town of the Western Isles, calm inside the harbour with ferry traffic and tidal streams to mind at the mouth. A practical, low-key option rather than a scenic set-piece.
Main harbour town of the Western Isles; sheltered, managed.
Stornoway harbourfront parking.
Slipway near the marina, sheltered inner harbour.
Callanish, Isle of Lewis
A 5,000-year-old cruciform stone circle on a level path from the visitor centre, with Loch Roag beyond. Good for a quick visit …
Luskentyre, Isle of Harris
A vast white sand bay on Harris with a long, shallow tidal flat and Taransay sitting offshore. The dunes and machair behind the…
Assynt, Sutherland
A white-sand Assynt beach split by the Split Rock sea stack, with the district's mountains rising behind. Facilities are limite…