1. The Bay just North of the Back of Keppoch.
Gr Ref 649 886 OS map 40 Our favourite campsite... first left over the bridge.
2. Steve in Guys' Baidarka one of the faster if wobblier sea kayaks
Sheltered paddling within small Islets.
3. A SAIL TRAINING SHIP in Arisaig harbour paddling South from the campsite you enter Loch nan Ceal and the sheltered Arisaig harbour. Seals can often be seen on the rocks near here.
4. South again out of the Loch... note.. A fair tidal pull can run in the South Channel...
A lovely Bay at Port nam Murrach around here we saw otters keep a look out and stay quiet !
5. Eilean a' Ghaill / fort. A stop for lunch on the Silver Sands...
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7. Paddling back North through shallow waters, between myriad rocks and Islets... Crystal clear water.
8. The Gulf Stream influences these waters.
9. Lions' mane jelly-fish at around 3 ft long diameter around 14"
10. Near Morar.
11. Sue... In need of a snackette!
It's not always Sunny! Mallaig harbour on a grey day...
12. Check-out the Fishermans' mission. Tea and Bacon rolls to die for! And very reasonable.
Ferries to the ISLES and in the fishing boat harbour see seals begging for fish & crabs
Local Sea-life Centre... worth a look on a cold wet day !
13. Glasnacardoch South of Mallaig on the return trip
14. The Sands and Dunes of Camusdarach. South of Morar... as used in parts of the film Local Hero
15. Back at the Campsite... and the Tide is in Yipee!
16. Don't forget to log those trip details. Steve taking details off his sea kayak deck slates... before they rub-off !
Some pictures from a Windier Arisaig Paddle...Brr! It was cold!
17. Sue & Guy
18. Steve Guy & Steve
19. Rob
The End? Untill the next trip! Map follows
