Name: Rugged Paddleboard Glencoe
Rating: 5.0

Rugged Paddleboard Glencoe

The Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Glencoe, Fort William, Ballachulish, UK

1-90 Years

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Description

Kayak, Paddleboard & Cycle Glencoe! Experience the magic of kayaking, paddleboarding, and cycling in Glencoe step off the mountains, through the forest, and onto the water to discover adventure, wildlife, and nature. With Rugged Coast, everything needed to paddle safely is taught while exploring the world from the water. The waterside location at The Isles of Glencoe Hotel provides a safe haven for learning to paddleboard and enjoying kayak adventures. Rugged Coast Glencoe is dedicated to providing experiences that reflect the stunning environment of the area, with instructors who have paddled across Europe, North America, and Australasia before returning to Scotland, recognising Glencoe’s wilderness and beauty as second to none.

Paddleboard hire (2 hours) is £35.00, single kayak hire (2 hours) is £35.00, and bike hire is also available with adult rates at £25 half day or £35 full day, and kids’ rates at £15 half day or £20 full day.

If you are looking for Best Water Sports in Ballachulish , The Highlands then you can visit Rugged Paddleboard Glencoe. Rugged Paddleboard Glencoe is one of the places in Ballachulish The Highlands for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Paddleboarding: Learn to paddleboard safely and explore the islands. Suitable for beginners, with tours and hire available using Red Paddle Co boards.
Kayaking: Learn to kayak safely and explore the islands. Tours and hire available, suitable for beginners, with both solo and tandem options.
Kayak Discovery Tour: Discover kayaking in Glencoe and the beauty of Loch Leven. Guides will help you start paddling safely before exploring the islands, including Eilean Munde – The Graveyard Island. Suitable for beginners and families.
Kayak Hire Glencoe: Explore the loch, islands and wildlife at your own pace. Hire includes sit-on-top kayaks, buoyancy aids, wetsuits and boots for 2 hours.
Bike Hire Glencoe: Perfect for the Caledonian Cycle Way and Glencoe Orbital Route. Hybrid Marin Kentfield ST bikes with kids’ bikes and trailers also available.
Rugged Coast Glencoe: Dedicated to creating experiences that reflect the stunning environment of the Highlands. Instructors have spent years living and paddling around the world in Europe, North America, and Australasia. On returning to Scotland, they recognised that Glencoe and its surroundings offer the same wilderness, character, and adventure as anywhere in the world. Through Rugged Coast, the aim is to share that magic and help more people experience the beauty of Glencoe on the water.

Facilities

On-site changing facilities
Easy launching for island exploration
An incredible backdrop

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Paddleboarding
- Hire (2 Hour): £35.00
- Discovery Tour: £55.00 – £65.00
Kayaking
- Hire (Single – 2 Hour): £35.00
- Hire (Tandem – 2 Hour): £60.00
- Discovery Tour: £55.00 – £65.00
Bike Hire – Standard
- Adult: £25 Half Day / £35 Full Day
- Kids: £15 Half Day / £20 Full Day
- Overnight add-on: £10
- Trailer add-on: £15–£20
Bike Hire – E-Bike
- 3 Hour: £40.00
- Full Day: £55.00

Pricing URL: https://ruggedcoast.scot/book/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Groups: Group activities at Rugged Coast Glencoe are perfect for friends, families, colleagues, stag and hen parties, or special celebrations. With the stunning backdrop of Glencoe, exploring the islands and loch together creates a truly memorable experience whether it’s a reunion, a confidence-building team event, or simply a fun day out. Capacity allows for up to 12 people paddleboarding or kayaking at a time. For larger groups of 12+, back-to-back sessions can be arranged, either as a full 2-hour lesson and tour or as shorter taster sessions.
Group Pricing: For Loch Leven Discovery lessons and tours, groups of 7 or more receive a 10% discount. Pricing varies depending on the group’s requirements.
Bookings: [email protected] | 01855 604 044
What’s Included
- Red Paddle Co board or sit-on-top kayak
- Wetsuit, booties, and buoyancy aid
- Tailor-made session for the group
- ASI/WSA qualified instructor (x2 for larger groups)
What You’ll Learn
- Safe paddling fundamentals
- Equipment selection and setup
- Launching techniques
- Efficient paddling techniques
- Self-rescue skills
- Planning a paddle trip
- History and environment of Glencoe
- Guided tour of the Isles of Glencoe