Argyll Sea Kayak Trail
Scotland's Adventure CoastThe 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition.
The table below details the routes, their distances, and potential time required to complete them based on personal ability and fitness levels. Times provided are based on totally flat conditions, and do not take into account tidal or weather conditions encountered, which can greatly affect them.
The trail in detail
Route |
Distance |
Beginners |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
| Ganavan-Ellenabeich | 21km | 7hrs | 5 hrs 15 mins | 3 hrs 30 mins |
| Ellenabeich-Arduaine | 11km | 3 hrs 40 mins | 2 hrs 50 mins | 1 hr 50 mins |
| Arduaine-Crinan | 19km | 6 hrs 20 mins | 4 hrs 15 mins | 3 hrs 10 mins |
| Crinan-Ardrishaig | 13km | 4 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 50 mins | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Ardrishaig-Tarbert | 19km | 6 hrs 20 mins | 4 hrs 15 mins | 3 hrs 10 mins |
| Tarbert-North Bute | 29km | 9 hrs 40 mins | 6 hrs 25 mins | 4 hrs 50 mins |
| North Bute-Toward | 13km | 4 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 50 mins | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Toward-Dunoon | 13km | 4 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 50 mins | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Dunoon-Helensburgh | 16km | 5 hrs 20 mins | 3 hrs 30 mins | 2 hrs 40 mins |
| Total | 154km | 51 hrs 20 mins | 35 hrs | 25 hrs 40 mins |
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