Other Equipment Hire
At Explore Highland we are able to outfit individuals and groups for your paddling adventure. We offer paddlers only the best equipment so that you can truly enjoy your paddling adventure holiday.
When out paddling under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code , you must take responsibility for your own actions on and off the water. We can help by providing you with our local knowledge, responsible access and safety information before you head off on your adventure.
As a responsible company, boat hire is only available to those with some paddling experience. For those who have no experience or looking at venturing into unknown waters, we are happy to help and provide a qualified guide to look after you. Alternatively we can offer a half day safety training session for those wishing to take boats out without any experience. Please see our Hire Agreement Form for full details.
Hire discounts available for multiple day, group hires and where a guide is also included. Drop off and collection services can be arranged on request.
The main items available to hire are listed below. Please contact us to discuss your requirements or to arrange a hire.
| Equipment | Description |
|---|---|
Included with kayak hire |
A general purpose paddle plus spare, Yak Kurve buoyancy aid, a cag, a Predator helmet, a bailer & sponge, a 60ltr barrels and/or dry bags per person and a folding portage trolley (for the Great Glen Canoe Trail) |
Included with canoe hire |
A Werner river paddle, Peak UK spray deck, Peak UK buoyancy aid, Predator helmet, a cag plus a small dry bag for your lunch |
Included with sea kayak hire |
A Lendal Kinetic sea paddle, Peak UK spray deck, a Peak UK buoyancy aid, Peak UK Tourlite cag, a sponge and a RUK sea portage trolley (for the Great Glen Canoe Trail) |
Included with all hires |
Toilet Kit - a trowel, hand soap, tissue and a guide to 'Responsible toileting in the wild'. |
| Please email us with your equipment requirements or your plans for paddling and we can offer advice and a bespoke quote for you. | |
| Chargeable Extras | Description |
Cost |
|---|---|---|
Toilet Kit |
Includes a trowel, hand soap and tissue for when you need to go in the wild |
£POA |
Wooden Paddles |
Scout wooden canoe paddles, sizes 54" & 57" |
£POA |
Sailing Kits |
Downwind sailing kit includes a set of canoe poles and a down wind canoe sail |
£POA |
Canoe Poles |
Steel two section canoe poles |
£POA |
Throw Bags, Knives & Tow Lines |
Available to paddlers and leaders who are competent in their use |
£POA |
Trailer Hire |
For larger groups, you may wish to hire our boats along with a canoe, kayak or sea kayak trailer. |
£POA |
Tents |
A range of 2 or 3 person dome tunnel tents |
£POA |
Sleeping Roll Mats |
Thick foam roll mats to keep you warm and comfortable |
£POA |
Stoves & Accessories |
Double burner self standing stoves for use with coleman gas. Pots and pans also available |
£POA |
Kelly Kettle |
Great way to boil water and cook in the great outdoors Great way to boil water and cook in the great outdoors |
£POA |
Please email us your equipment requirements or your plans for paddling and we can offer advice and a bespoke quote for you. |
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