Mountain & Sea Guides

Links to local accommodation near our  kayak base plus outdoor equipment and outdoor resources as used and endorsed by Mountain & Sea Guides.

Accommodation in Lochcarron

B&B - these are our recommendations , though there's plenty more locally:

Castle Cottage Bed & Breakfast accommodation Lochcarron (castle-cottage-lochcarron.co.uk) – superb location on the shore of Lochcarron in the middle of the village. B&B all year. Half board offered in the winter months.

Clisham B&B, Lochcarron - situated right on the waterfront in Lochcarron

Self catering options locally:

Glas Bheinn static home: Sleeps 4-6. £100 p/n. Based near Lochcarron Weavers, east Lochcarron just 5 minute drive to village centre. Contact wilkinson.rob@gmail.com for booking details. 

Cottages - share the cost amongst your group:

Cosy Bungalow in the village of Lochcarron,Highlands of Scotland (vrbo.com)

Explore Holiday Lettings, Cottages & Apartments - HomeToGo

2 bed Cottage in Lochcarron - 10194750 - Moriston Cottage (holidaylettings.co.uk)

Places to stay outside Lochcarron within 40 min drive:

Stay at Shieldaig or Applecross campsites or take advantage of the SYHA hostels in Applecross or Torridon. Go to Hostelling Scotland | Book Direct for Best Price Guaranteed! If you stay outside Lochcarron please take into account driving times to our kayak base at Lochcarron golf club car park. Use Google maps for journey times.

Kishorn Seaside house B&B (Room only) - contact moyeskishorn@hotmail.com

Equipment

Mountain Equipment - excellent clothing and shell gear - http://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/home.asp 

Peak UK kayak gear - the staple kit on our expeditions globally - http://www.peakuk.com/

Nookie kayak wear - http://www.nookie.co.uk/

Valley Sea Kayaks , kayak manufacturer - we've used these boats for nearly two decades - http://www.valleyseakayaks.com/

North Shore, kayak manufacturer - the latest additions to our fleet in Applecross -  http://www.northshoreseakayaks.com/

Venture Kayaks - the best beginner boats on the market http://www.venturekayaks.com/

P&H Sea Kayaks - quality boats http://www.phseakayaks.com/

MSR - Tents, cooking - MSR mountain gear

Salomon - Ski or running gear

 

Weather & Tidal Info

The first stop for good weather info around Britain - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Wind forecasting - http://www.xcweather.co.uk/

Our go to site for sea kayak wind forecasts globally - Windy

Upland mountain forecasting in Scotland - http://www.mwis.org.uk/index.php

Nicely laid out UK and world free tidal info: tideschart.com

Free UK tidal info - http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EASYTIDE/easytide/

Norwegian site great for weather everywhere - yr.no

Snow forecasting/weather in the European Alps - Snow Forecast

 

Info Portals 

Great site detailing all that is good about SCOTLAND http://www.stayinscotlandlodges.co.uk/

In North America:

WaterSportsWhiz.com is a comprehensive resource for water sports enthusiasts, offering a vast selection of gear reviews, expert advice, and useful information for all levels of experience.