Illustrative photoCanoe and kayak launch points in Orkney Islands
59 mapped launch points for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards in Orkney Islands. 3 have their own pages; every mapped point is on the map of Great Britain.
Mapped as a launch point. Check local access rules, signs and conditions before you go.
Orkney Islands in figures
- On average ≈ 1.5 km to the next mapped launch point (closest ≈ 50 m, furthest ≈ 11 km).
- Access on the map: no access tags on the map
- Surface on the map: 1 cobblestone · 58 not recorded
Straight-line distances to the nearest car park and toilets on the map – not walking routes. We can't tell whether they are public, free or open.
Rivers, lochs and canals here: Bay of FirthNorth BayWhaness Burn
Launch points with their own page
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Bars show the straight-line distance on a 0–500 m scale; a full bar with an arrow means 500 m or more.
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Map data: 7 November 2026