Argyll Sea Kayak Trail

Helensburgh Pier is at one end of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail, a 150km trail around the west coast of Scotland between Helensburgh and Ganavan, just north of Oban.

The Trail incorporates ten access points and the Crinan Canal, and can be done as day trips or a multi-day expedition. Full route information can be found at the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail page at the Wild About Argyll website.

A PDF leaflet for the 16km Helensburgh to Dunoon section can be downloaded from the Wild About Argyll Website.

Wildlife

There is lots of wildlife to spot in the Clyde Sea Lochs, including seabirds, seals and even northern bottlenose whales. You can download a guide to Best Practice for Watching Marine Wildlife from Nature.Scot

Safety

Please ensure you are properly prepared before setting off. You can find safety guidance courtesy of the Scottish Canoe Association and the RNLI. Also see the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Helensburgh Canoe Club

Helensburgh Canoe Club Website also has information about canoeing and kayaking in the local area, including trip reports and information on sea kayak safety and kit.