Weekend paddling near Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute has more places to paddle than one weekend covers. We’ve ranked this weekend’s calmest launches, so you know where to head instead of guessing at the forecast.
Updated Monday 12 October, for Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 OctoberThis weekend’s top 3
In 5 daysUnsettledRothesay slipway (Albert Place)
Sea, Argyll and ButeSaturday, 12:00–18:00Choppy most of the weekend; Saturday afternoon is the steadiest it gets.
Saturday afternoonUnsettledNorth Pier slipway, Oban
Sea, Argyll and ButeSaturday, 16:00–19:00Choppy most of the weekend; Saturday afternoon is the steadiest it gets.
Saturday afternoonUnsettledOtter Ferry Pier
Sea, Argyll and ButeSaturday, 14:00–17:00Choppy most of the weekend; Saturday afternoon is the steadiest it gets.
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Calmest nextConditions on open water change fast. Check the forecast and your own limits before you launch. Nothing here is a safety guarantee.
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