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Explore Highland, established 2009

Half Day Paddleboarding

Explore Highland loves paddleboarding and offers a range of local sessions, including 2-6-hour beginner sessions, half-day guided trips, full-day adventures, plus occasionally multi-day expeditions.

If you’ve no paddleboarding experience but are looking for a private group booking or a family paddleboard outing, the Caledonian Canal, Loch Achilty & Loch Duntelchaig options are suitable sheltered water environments for less experienced paddlers.

For those with more experience, a number of other more exposed locations can be offered, including Loch Dochfour, Loch Ness, Beauly Firth, River Beauly, and Inner Moray Firth.

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Half-day trips are available for 4-6 paddlers. Larger groups can be accommodated with advance booking.

Please see below for more details on specific trip locations.

Caledonian Canal by SUP

The Caledonian Canal is a perfect sheltered venue for those who have little to no experience to paddle and play. With sheltered water and easy access, it is an ideal location for a first paddleboard outing, especially for families.

Local options in the Inverness area include launching from Clachnaharry, Tomnahurich, or Dochgarroch pontoon.

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Prerequisites

A half-day canal paddleboarding experience is more suited to beginner paddlers or family groups. The minimum age of paddling on solo boards is 8 years old. All paddlers should be physically fit and be water confident. Options include morning 9 am- 12 noon, afternoon 2-5 pm, and evening 6-9 pm sessions.

Prerequisites

A half-day Loch Dochfour paddleboard trip is suitable to those who have paddle boarded before. The minimum age for this trip is 14 years old. All paddlers should be physically fit and be water confident. Options include morning 9 am- 12 noon, afternoon 2-5 pm, and evening 6-9 pm sessions.

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Prerequisites

A half-day Aigas paddleboard trip is more suited to those who have paddle boarded before. The minimum age for this trip is 14 years old. All paddlers should be physically fit and be water confident. Options include morning 9 am- 12 noon, afternoon 2-5 pm, and evening 6-9 pm sessions.

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Prerequisites

A half-day Loch Achilty paddleboard trip is suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. The minimum age for this trip is 8 years old. All paddlers should be physically fit and be water confident. Options include morning 9 am- 12 noon, afternoon 2-5 pm, and evening 6-9 pm sessions.

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Prerequisites

A half-day Loch Duntelchaig paddleboard trip is suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. The minimum age for this trip is 8 years old. All paddlers should be physically fit and be water confident. Options include morning 9 am- 12 noon, afternoon 2-5 pm, and evening 6-9 pm sessions.

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Prerequisites

A half-day Inner Moray Firth paddleboard trip is only suited to those who have paddleboarding experience as the conditions on the sea can be more challenging than in sheltered waters. This trip is suitable for adults only. All paddlers should be physically fit and be water confident. Options include morning 9 am- 12 noon, afternoon 2-5 pm, and evening 6-9 pm sessions.

For half-day paddleboarding we supply the following kit with all bookings:

  • Copies of photos taken during the trip
  • Solo touring paddleboards
  • A personal buoyancy aid, and a suitably sized adjustable paddle
  • A dry bag per paddler if required
  • Adult wetsuits and shoes available if required. Please email (info@explorehighland.com) height and shoe size 24 hours prior to the activity
  • Approx 2.5 hours on the water paddling time

When paddling, you should expect some splashing but more likely a fall of the board. The weather can also change rapidly out on the water so its best to be prepared for the worst. Please bring suitable outdoor clothing to keep you warm for your time outdoors in the Scottish Highlands. As we are going on a wee journey, we will be outdoors for the full duration and not able to just nip back to the start for shelter if it starts to rain.

Essential Items:

  • Own wetsuit or shorts/leggings
  • Waterproof jacket and waterproof over-trousers are highly recommended
  • Baselayer/fleece jumper
  • A hat/cap to keep your head warm
  • Old light footwear/trainers that you don’t mind getting wet/splashed

We recommend also bringing along;

  • Water or juice as you may get thirsty
  • Any medication you may require
  • Towel & complete change of clothes for afterward – can be left in your car at the start/finish point!

Jeans and hiking boots are NOT suitable for watersports and will not be allowed on the water.

You can enquiry about your private half-day paddleboard experience availability by emailing Explore Highland!

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