Is this the best beach in Scotland? Sea kayaking in Ardnamurchan - 4K

[@florenceor.9002]

Thanks for the beautiful images ! I'm from France and looking forward to paddle in Scotland next spring !

[@kayaksnorkeluk8272]

Only discovered your channel the other week so no long delay in uploads for me. Stunning scenery as always.

[@dalepurcell7537]

Looks great

[@lettyashworth548]

Thanks for this video, I shall look forward to watching the rest.

[@alastairsutherland886]

You’re a great film maker

[@ScotlandFarAndNear]

Great trip apparently 🙂🙂👍. I really need to get a kayak. We visited Ardnamurchan two weeks ago, but it seems that from the water it looks even better.

[@shaneshankly4518]

Absolutely stunning thanks for posting 👍

[@gefffowlow7506]

Love the scenery and would love to see more, the coast line is much the same as here in Newfoundland!!

[@Fishaholicboy]

So many beautiful spots.. the water looks super clean and clear too

[@elkayakfish]

lovely imagery good video :)

[@slugmctut7577]

Good to see you back in action Stuart! :)

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi and thanks, Stuart Shtherland for sharing. Wow, kayaks on the pristine water@0:38. Very informative, cinematic along with the drone footage. It's very cool to go through rock forms@0:49. The stunning landscape is through the cliffs. Do you mind me asking if a new sea kayaker must wear a dry suit year-round? Well done and keep up your great work. 🛶🙋‍♀

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Hiya, no, you can wear what you want. Just be aware of water temperature and practice what to do in the event of a capsize. Always carry a few methods of calling for help and wear floatation.

[@ms.kayak7seas]

@@StuartSutherland-1 Thank you so much for educating me.

[@dantzu]

@@StuartSutherland-1 hi. thanks for the video. great stuff! What methods of calling for help do you mean? and what maps would you recommend using?

[@StuartSutherland-1]

@@dantzu I use an OS map as it’s easier to reference points on land compared to a chart. And I’m not concerned about depths. Methods of calling for help… Whistle VHF radio and know how to call for help Phone. What3Words app on your phone PLB - for if nobody hears the other methods of calling for help. Flares (I use a powerful LED version)

[@dantzu]

@@StuartSutherland-1 thanks so much!

[@nickvage8777]

Great scenery and chilled music. What a difference a drone makes as well. I’m from Cornwall and love kayaking the Carrick Roads but this looks like a great spot. I have sit on top tourer and do many miles in mine but I’m considering a sit in kayaking similar to what you’ve got. I was worried about how easy it would be to get in and out compared to mine but then saw one of you dismount so easily at 1min 47sec. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more. 👍

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Cheers Nick, it’s quite easy to get I and out. Test some kayaks, I’m not small so like a good sized cockpit to get me legs in and out whilst still sitting. Makes for easy launch/ landing and also massively helps when self rescuing.

[@nickvage8777]

I’m not small either so will be looking for the same. Hopefully you just fall out if you capsize

[@StuartSutherland-1]

@@nickvage8777 Yes, pretty much. Good to practice popping the spray deck first though. Unless you can roll, then just come back up!

[@nickvage8777]

@@StuartSutherland-1 do you capsize often? Those kayaks look quite stable

[@StuartSutherland-1]

@@nickvage8777 No, once whilst surfing, and I rolled back up. But they need active paddling in big seas, using the paddle to brace against capsize when needed. Comes with experience. They are really comfortable compared to SOT kayaks.

[@silentrabbit247]

Hope you get 1000+ subs, don't know why there's not more. Really enjoy your videos Stuart. Loch Hourn is stunning and then off to either Knoydart coastline or towards Glenelg. Shiant Isles would be an adventure, cosy bothy and no longer any rats ! ATB

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Thanks, will look into these options! No rats is always a bonus. 👍

[@TheFlyingScotsmanTV]

lovely area. I was up there around this time last year, but with a broken starter motor on the paramotor.. a week long of glorious flyable weather I couldn't fly in. Just kayaked around the coast with the dog!

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Great film, thanks. Come to Mull for a paddle! 😊

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Thanks Nick, I’ve enjoyed a few paddles on Mull, the most memory was a trip to Staffa. I’ll be back!

[@davidmckinnon8232]

Beautiful. Can you spell the name of the castle you mention at 2:56?

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Castle Tioram 👍

[@gavindavis1300]

Just trying to work out your start point Stuart. Looked like you were in the bays East of Portuairk, but couldn’t be sure! Back up with my Canadian in late May & the sea kayaks in August. Have you tried the trip over to Oronsay and Carna from Glenmore & then up Loch Teacuis. Nice trip.

[@StuartSutherland-1]

We were further North, day one start point was Glenuig, day 2 Castle Tioram. Oronsay is on the list!

[@gavindavis1300]

@@StuartSutherland-1 Perfect little parking space just beneath our place in Port na Croisg.

[@gavindavis1300]

@@StuartSutherland-1 and thanks! Will give that a go!

[@StuartSutherland-1]

@@gavindavis1300 Awesome paddling round there

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏👍👍

[@Seafariireland]

Bonnie Albán!

[@PhilipMoorcroft-n2d]

New to your channel and kayaking. Really enjoyed the film. Have just been discussing going to that area in 2024 as my wife is interested in the temperate rain forests there, and I want to kayak. I'm looking at my first sea kayak and am very interested in the P&H Scorpio, which I think you were using. Is it suitable for someone new to the sport?

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Hi, yes the orange boat is a Scorpio and is a great beginner boat. Enjoy!

[@wavesoffun]

Fantastic clear waters - a beautiful spot. Have you paddled much on Skye?

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Hi Ian, yes, I’ve done a few paddles on Skye. A particularly memorable one was around Soay from Elgol on a magical evening.

[@williamhume]

Nicw place

[@StuartSutherland-1]

One of the best!

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Been kayaking there. Special place. Just hope landowners don't re try their access ban games.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

@@solariss452 the landowner can apply for permission to ban access. One up there had a TV crew and a bunch of people being filmed surviving off the land in an enclosed, fenced, area. Access to the dunes, a beach above high water mark, and forest within what was previously open land was banned. Other bans can be applied for by landowners for such things as pipeline installation or forest felling, due to safety considerations, which are temporary. That's fine. However, some landowners use various exemptions in the act to block access. It then takes civil legal action by Rights of Way groups or local activists to reinstate the access. Costly. Things aren't perfect up here, but it is a lot better than other parts of UK.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

@@solariss452 yes. Parts of Loch Lomond shoreline and other areas where 'dirty' camping was been done, usually near roads where people could drive with a car load of booze, with piles of rubbish left behind. Vandalism, such as trees or even signage and benches cut for firewood, became too big an issue to be managed any other way. There are designated wild camping areas but these are few in number and a permit is required from Spring to Autumn. Dirty camping is a growing problem, which will inevitably lead to further restrictions in other areas, but the general principle of responsible non vehicular access will continue. Only where there is environmental damage being done will restrictions be introduced.

[@alexmariusbalan]

Hey!

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Hey!

[@miscat6571]

WAS this the best beach in Scotland?

[@StuartSutherland-1]

There are so many!

[@miscat6571]

@@StuartSutherland-1 until millions of people became aware of it!

[@StuartSutherland-1]

@@miscat6571 Unlikey with my subscriber count.