The definitive guide to seeing all the wonders of Scotland under paddle power. Scotland is one of the most appealing destinations for kayakers, canoeists and paddleboarders from all over the world. That's because if there is one country best seen from the water, it is Scotland. Loch Ness contains more water than all of the rivers and lakes in England and Wales combined - and there are 27,000 other lochs to explore as well. What's more, with 125,000km of rivers and 800 islands, there's always somewhere new to paddle. And the spectacular Scottish scenery only adds to the appeal. This book is the complete guide to paddling the wonderfully varied waterways, lochs, rivers and coasts of Scotland, compiled by Ally Findlay, a paddleboard instructor and tour guide based in Glasgow. He covers all regions of Scotland: - South Scotland, including the coast at Kirkcudbright and Fleet Bay, and inland to Loch Ken, and the Galloway Canoe Trail - Central Scotland, including Loch Lomond and the beautiful Trossachs National Park - East Coast Scotland, including the Forth Bridges - West Coast Scotland, from the coast at Arasaig to lochs and rivers including the amazing Rannoch Moor - Scottish Highlands, which become a magical playground in the northwest following the Inverpoly routes From short paddles to day trips into the stunning wilderness, this book covers excursions for all occasions and all levels of ability, explaining where to begin and what to look out for. Most are well suited to canoe and kayak, but going further, some are even better explored standing up on a paddleboard, including cross-Scotland routes such as the Shin System. With beautiful and evocative photography, and clear maps, this is the essential guide to seeing Scotland under paddle power, exploring where to go, how to get there and what to see en route.

Scotland is one of the most appealing European destinations for canoeists, kayakers and paddleboarders from all over the world. This is the definitive guide to seeing the varied regions of Scotland under paddle power, from the beautiful Trossachs National Park to the magical playground of the Inverpoly routes in the Highlands.

About the Author
Ally Findlay is a WSA-accredited paddlesports instructor, working with people of all levels, from beginners up to aspiring trainers. He runs Glasgow Paddleboarders Co, through which he offers guided SUP tours around Scottish waters. He is a part-time primary school teacher.

Reviews
Paddle Scotland serves as an excellent guide for anyone seeking the ultimate flat water touring experience. It provides comprehensive information and photos on the best places to paddle in Scotland, as well as useful tips and tricks for exploring its waterways. * The Scotsman *



Book Information
ISBN 9781399401470
Author Alasdair Findlay
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC