The spring in Scotland is just round the corner and it is time to start daydreaming about classic paddles like Barra Head in the Hebrides which may be on the agenda for this season

Of all the sea kayaking trips you may have in your diary for the future, then Barra Head, the southern most point of the Outer Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland, must be near the top. This is an amazing trip that offers incredible wildlife, stunning beaches, unbelievable cliffs and committment that leaves you feeling isolated beyond belief. Setting off from the road head at Vatersay you need to pass the islands of Sanday, Pabbay and Mingulay on route to Barra Head itself. There is fantastic camping overlooking perfect beaches on the east coasts of all these islands. The west coasts of the islands offer nothing other than cliffs towering 100’s of metres above your head and the raw power of the Atlantic ocean rolling into them. So if you are up to it, get your self out to Barra Head this spring and I guarantee, you won’t be disapointed.

Posted by Doug Cooper

This entry was posted on Friday, February 16th, 2007 at 3:33 pm and is filed under Day Trps.