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Hereβs a list of paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing spots across Scotland including where to park, launch access, and useful tips.
π East Shore of Loch Lomond
- Balmaha
- Best for island hopping and short paddles.
- Parking: Balmaha Car Park (paid, fills fast on weekends).
- Launch: Next to Tom Weir Statue
- Highlights: Short hike to Conic Hill, picnic spots, restaurant.
- Milarrochy Bay
- Best for camping trips and sunset watch.
- Parking: Milarrochy Car Park
- Launch: Milarrochy Bay
- Highlights: Photogenic spot with that famous lone tree!
- Sallochy Bay
- Wild camping with a paddle-in vibe.
- Parking: Sallochy Campsite
- Launch: Sallochy Bay
- Highlights: Calm shoreline areas.
- Rowardennan
- Best for Island access (Inchcailloch, Torrinch, Creinch), secluded spots.
- Parking: Ben Lomond Car Park
- Launch: Beach by jetty.
- Highlights: Photogenic spot with that famous lone tree!
ποΈ South Shore of Loch Lomond
- Balloch
- Best for easy access and calm paddles.
- Parking: Loch Lomond Shores
- Launch: Balloch Steam Slipway
- Highlights: Shops, food, changing rooms, Maid of The Loch Ship and the Sea Life Centre.
- Duck Bay
- Best for families and picnic
- Parking: Along the road of Duck Bay
- Launch: Beach next to Duck Bay Restaurant
- Highlights: Restaurant, big grassy and shady field for picnic.
π West Shore of Loch Lomond
- Luss
- Best for quick island access (Inchconnachan, Inchtavannach).
- Parking: Luss South Car Park
- Launch: Luss Beach
- Highlights: Restaurant, shops, and scenic landscapes.
- Aldochlay
- Quieter access point.
- Parking: Along the road of Duck Bay (Very limited roadside parking)
- Launch: Just down the parking
- Highlights: Inchconnachan has a colony of wild wallabies! Check out our '2025 Socials' Page to join our visits to the island.
- Tarbet
- North loch expeditions, paddle-camp getaways.
- Parking: Tarbet Pier Car Park
- Launch: The small beach with a pier.
- Highlights: Loch cruises, stunning landscapes.
- Inveruglas
- Northern loch paddle, more remote vibe.
- Parking: Visitor Centre car park
- Launch: Small path to shingle/rocky shore.
- Highlights: Paddle around Inveruglas Island or up towards Arrochar Alps backdrop.
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- β’ Life Jacket
- β’ High Pressure Pump
- β’ Detachable Paddles
- β’ Safety Leash
- β’ Instructional Sheet
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- β’ Wetsuit
- β’ Wetsuit boots
- β’ Waterproof phone pouch with floating device
- β’ Dry bags
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- β’ 9 AM - 10 PM
- β’ Previous evening pick-up is available for early risers.
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