Old Dornie is a wonderfully sheltered harbour frequented with seals. It is a perfect jumping off point to explore Isle Ristol and the Summer Isles.

We tend to launch at the first of the two slipways where there is ample parking space. You can normally see us unloading the kayaks as you arrive.

There are no public bathroom facilities at this location. The nearest are a 5 minute drive west at the junction from Badentarbat bay to Achiltibuie.

When the weather allows we like to meet on the wide open shores of Badentarbat beach. Looking out to Tanera Mor Island, this is the perfect point to set out into the Summer Isles for a days exploring or multi-night adventure.

A right turn on the junction opposite the public toilets just before Achiltibuie brings you to the beach, which will be directly in-front of you, it’s impossible to miss.

As it is known locally, “The Wee Pier” is the small slipway adjacent to Ullapool harbour. It is directly opposite Ullapool’s only petrol station, which you will pass on the A835 when arriving into the village coming from the south.

Parking options at the slipway are reserved for those who are launching / landing craft there. If arriving in your own vehicle, we recommend parking at the large public car-park directly adjacent to the Tesco Supermarket’s carpark in the town centre, it is a five minute walk from the slipway.

Ardmair Beach is a wide open bay four miles north of Ullapool. It is approximately a 5 minute drive north of the village on the A835.

Our launch site here is directly beside the Ardmair Campsite, an excellent and scenic camp option.

There is normally parking available at the roadside at the head of the beach.

Caution! Do not confuse Culkein Drumbeag with Culkein Stoer, which is five miles south and tends to be the result of typing ‘Culkein’ into google maps.

Culkein Drumbeag is a few miles west of Drumbeag, on a spectacular and winding coastal road. Arriving here can be done either by going north from Lochinver or south from Kylesku. The Lochinver route is slightly faster if coming from Achiltibuie via the direct Lochinver road, whereas the Kylesku entrance is the faster option from Ullapool. Time wise, the journey takes approximately an hour and a half,  with 45 minutes from to the Drumbeag / Lochinver junction, and approximately a further 45 minutes to navigate the single track road.

The final mile turns onto a steeply descending single track, the junction of which  is signposted “Culkein Drumbeag”, although can be easily missed. At the end of the road after a steep descent you arrive at two large white posts. While this appears to be a private home entrance, don’t worry it is the public pier and we will be waiting right around the corner.

This road is not suitable for motorhomes, it is a narrow, winding single-track with exceptionally steep hills. Please follow guidance for responsible driving on single track roads. If you are planning to arrive by motorhome please let us know so we can arrange a shuttle from the road end for you.

Famous for the iconic Kylesku bridge, Kylesku is a small community east of the A894.

Turn right 500m south of the Kylesku bridge. Our meeting point is at a small carpark beside the public conveniences, opposite the Kylesku Inn.