Scotland Wild SUP Expedition

4 Days/3 Nights UK SUP Adventure Weekend | April - September | £700

Please note: This trip will not be available in 2025, but stay tuned for future adventures!

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Please note: This trip will not be available in 2025, but stay tuned for future adventures! 〰️

  • SUP Expedition

    Discover one of Scotland's most remote and wild locations by stand up paddleboard

  • Explore Beautiful Locations

    Explore lochs and stunning coastlines!

  • Camping

    Camp on the water's edge, wild swimming and evenings under the stars!

  • Spot Local Wildlife

    Unplug and reconnect with nature!

  • The Paddle

    Multi-day guided experience for intermediate and experienced paddlers

Join us on our women only stand up paddleboarding experience in the Scottish Highlands. On this four day expedition, we'll follow the wild coastline, explore stunning lochs and paddle to locations accessible only by the water or by foot. 

We’ll be paddling to Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula, one of the wildest and remotest parts of Scotland, with a population of just 113 people.

Nestled between Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, this peninsula is completely cut off from the UK mainland road network, accessible only by boat, foot or SUP. A truly remote and stunning location, it’s ideal for our long weekend in nature. 

What is a SUP Expedition?

SUP expeditions, adventure paddling or SUP touring are multi-day, self supported or self-sufficient trips. Just like a hiking expedition or bikepacking weekend, we’ll be carrying everything we need with us on our paddleboards, camping gear, clothes, food, all packed up in dry bags loaded up on our SUP touring boards which are 13ft long and nice and stable. 

Location

We will be paddling on the beautiful and remote west coast of Scotland, on a combination of inland and sea lochs, and finishing on the isolated Knoydart peninsula, a wilderness area cut off from the mainland road network and surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains. Knoydart is steeped in history and wildlife and its remoteness is breathtaking.

Camping

We will be provided with small, lightweight tents which we carry on our boards, and we set up wild camps along the water’s edge each night. The remoteness means we are unlikely to see another soul and the scenery is out of this world. As night falls we enjoy a flickering campfire under a blanket of stars deep in the wilderness, so far removed from normal life! We follow wilderness codes of conduct, ensuring we leave no trace.

If you fancy a dip, there are spots we can wild swim at or near the campsites.

Wildlife

We often see some amazing wildlife on this trip, like seals, golden eagles, sea eagles, and even dolphins, porpoises and sea otters. When the sea loch is calm, the water is astoundingly clear, and you can see for many metres beneath the surface, spotting starfish, sea urchins, crabs and other sea life hiding amongst the kelp.

The Paddling

We’ll be paddling between 10 and 15 km on days one to three, with a short paddle on day four. We stop often for hot drinks and snacks, to admire the scenery or look at wildlife. Because this location is so remote, and the weather is changeable, you might see a variety of conditions in one day! It can be windy and wild, where we need to knee paddle and dig deep to make progress, and then we can be greeted by a glassy loch in the sunshine, complete with porpoises in the distance. This changing weather is all part of the fun and beauty of Scotland’s west coast, and makes for a great trip and an amazing sense of satisfaction.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    We’ll meet at Fort William in the morning, perfectly timed for jumping off the night train from London. From here we’ll hop in our minibus to our launch site.

    After a briefing, kit check and issuing group food, we’ll load our boards for three nights in the wild! We provide dry bags, tents, and all paddleboarding gear, including long john wetsuits. Full gear list here.

    We’ll paddle for the afternoon before setting up at our first wild camp spot, for an evening in the company of your new Gutsy Girl friends and knowledgeable guides.

  • Day 2

    We continue our expedition towards Knoydart; today we’ll paddle on Loch Morar.

    We will then portage (carry the boards and all our kit over land) to Loch Nevis, where we’ll paddle again to our next (and favourite) wild camping spot!

    We’ll set up our camp for the night, sleeping under a blanket of stars in this incredible remote location. 

  • Day 3

    Today we’ll paddle on Loch Nevis to Knoydart, accessible only by boat or a 16-mile hike over the mountains...or SUP! This is a stunning location, so tranquil - and surreal to be so cut off from the world. The village has a population of just 113; many are artists and craftsmen inspired by their beautiful scenery. 

    The town is home to the Old Forge - Britain’s most remote pub. On our last night, we’ll have drink there around an open fire and tuck into a big dinner either there or in another local establishment, before our last night camping under the stars.

  • Day 4

    Waking up in this tranquil location, we'll head to the pier by SUP to jump on the boat back to Malliag.

    From here it’s a drive back to Fort William in time for the sleeper train back to London or journeys heading back towards Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Dates

Please note: This trip will not be available in 2025, but stay tuned for future adventures!

Join for £619

  • 3 nights / 4 days stand up paddleboarding expedition

  • 2 qualified expedition guides. 1:4 ratio for safety.

  • Stand up paddleboard, carbon paddle, expedition gear.

  • Long john wetsuit and waterproof/windproof jacket,

  • Individual tent and dry bags

  • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and snacks

  • Gutsy Girls camping mug & beanie

  • Transport to and from Fort William to start/endpoint

  • Ferry from Inverie to Mallaig

  • Please ensure you arrive on day 1 having had a good breakfast and bring a packed lunch for the first day. We will provide 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners. 

    Breakfast and dinner will be in the form of dehydrated expedition meals, which we rehydrate with hot water, creating a hot, satisfying and nutritious meal. 

    Cold lunches are freshly made by your guides, in the form of healthy and filling wraps or sandwiches or substantial salads. 

    We can cater for all dietary requirements; we will request information prior to your arrival.   

    You will need to bring your own lunch for the first day - carbs are good!   

    You will also be provided with a range of high energy snacks for the weekend. Please feel free to bring your own snacks as well if you have favorites or think you will need plenty, e.g. flapjacks, cereal bars, nuts, dried fruit and so on. 

    This is definitely a weekend for calorie consumption! 

    On our final evening, we will have dinner at the pub in Knoydart to support the local community. This dinner is not included in the price. 

    You should be back in Mallaig by lunchtime on the final day and you can buy lunch there. There is also a small shop near the pub in Knoydart where you will be able to buy some food for the final day if you wish.

  • £185 deposit required at the time of booking

    Your deposit is non-refundable unless UK Government restrictions prevent us from running the trip.

    The remaining balance is due 45 days before your trip start date.

    • Your travel to Fort William, check our blog post and FAQ for how to get there!

    • Dinner at pub on final night