The coastline of Angus is one of the best for sea kayaking in Scotland, and holidays and lessons are available throughout the summer months from Outdoor Angus members.
Angus has numerous secluded bays and small coves, many only accessible from the sea and there are also sandy beaches, shingle beaches, craggy cliffs and sea caves large enough to paddle into - remember to look out for people coasteering though!
As an added advantage, there's easy access to the sea from the many small bays and harbours all the way up the coast, meaning that you won't have very far to carry your kayak!
There's an abundance of wildlife in the area, from the many sea birds, such as guillemots, razorbills, puffin and terns to dolphins and even the odd whale.
With such a scope of wildlife, and good weather conditions, it is easy to see why Angus has een a hit with those interested in sailing and windsurfing, too.
Enjoy a day sea kayaking along this wonderful coastline or pack your kayak for a few days and stop off at the many campsites along the Angus coast.
Sea kayaking holidays in Scotland, complete with lessons and guides, can be arranged with Outdoor Angus members from April until October.
Move inland and find perfect conditions for canoeing in Scotland
There are various inland lochs and rivers where you can go canoeing in Scotland, and Angus is blessed with a great selection of slow and fast-moving routes depending upon the time of year and/or your experience.
Some of the rivers - such as the North and South Esk - start off in The Cairngorms National Park and make their way to the sea through a wide variety of breathtaking scenery, from steep and remote gorges to open fields and beautiful valleys.
There are grades of river to suit everyone - from the gentle flowing grade one and two rapids of the North and South Esk to the grade four section of the North Esk near to Edzell. There is also a harder grade four beside Loch Lee where you can test your skills to the limit.
You will also find plenty of grade two and three sections for middle-grade paddlers and, for the really brave, there's Melgan Water.
Melgan Water is a short, sharp grade five paddle which the Scottish White Water book describes as: "The rapids are all hard and often committing."
Instruction and canoe holidays, as well as British Canoe Union Star Awards, can be arranged locally.
With such support available and the amazing scenery all around, it is easy to see why many choose to go sea kayaking and canoeing in Scotland.
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