Stand-up Paddleboarding Perthshire – The River & Loch Tay
The gentle waters of The River & Loch Tay Kenmore, near Aberfeldy, make for popular SUP locations, Perthshire is one of the most varied paddleboarding locations, too. There are lochs, rivers and coastal options all relatively close to one another making Perthshire and Tayside a great place to try all aspects of the popular watersport.
The River Tay offers everything from whitewater rapids to gentle touring, while the River Isla and the River Earn are more easygoing. Lochs Tay, Earn and Rannoch likewise have huge touring potential although these are better for more experienced Stand-up Paddleboarders.
Stand-up Paddleboarding Nairn and Moray
The Moray coast is home to some of Scotland’s best beaches and calm harbours, which are ideal for beginners and confident SUP enthusiasts alike.
Nairn’s two beaches and river offer reasonably shallow waters which are safe for all the family to have a go. Harbours like Findochty are nice and sheltered and, for the more adventurous, you can enjoy the waves at Lossiemouth.
Moray is also the sunniest part of mainland Scotland, meaning you’ve got a good chance of great Paddleboarding weather.
Stand-up Paddleboarding Edinburgh
One of the most interesting ways to view Scotland’s capital is Stand-up Paddleboarding on Lochrin Basin and Edinburgh Quay, where you can take in the sights of parts of the city from the water.
Meanwhile, the beach at Portobello offers a peaceful setting or you can head to the idyllic village of Cramond at the mouth of the River Almond.
Stand-up Paddleboarding Loch Lomond
The flat waters of Scotland’s largest loch are ideal for Stand-up Paddleboarding.
The many islands offer shelter and places to explore, while the sheer size of the loch allows more experienced paddleboarders the opportunity to enjoy open water conditions.
There are places to launch your Paddleboard all around the loch.
Stand-up Paddleboarding Oban
A well-known location for a vast number of water-based activities, it’s no surprise that Oban is the launching point for lots of Stand-up Paddleboarding adventures, you can venture out towards Mull and stop at the Isle of Kerrera.
You can also go to Dunnolie Castle, or stay closer to Oban and take in the hustle and bustle of the West Coast’s busiest ferry port.
Stand-up Paddleboarding Skye
The island and its surrounding waters offer spectacular mountainous views and plenty of potential for exploration on a Stand-up Paddleboard.
The large seawater lochs also offer relatively safe and sheltered locations to try out the sport, however many of the trips around the island are for more experienced paddlers.
