What we do
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Snorkeling
Explore a world underwater!
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Coasteering
Explore the everchanging tidal zone!
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Seatrekking
Explore the coast like never before!
Seatrekscotland’s mission is to deliver sustainable, high quality, adventurous, and educational experiences in the Scottish coastal environment. We are striving to have as little impact on the planet as possible and hope to encourage pro-environmental behaviour.
“Knowing is the key to caring, and with caring there is hope that people will be motivated to take positive actions. They might not care even if they know, but they can't care if they are unaware.” - Dr Sylvia Earle
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FounderCo-director
Lyndsay followed her parents diving from a young age and would often go snorkeling while they were beneath the waves. Lyndsay moved from the central belt to Fort William and studied Advanced Certificate In Outdoor Leadership at West Highland College. She then moved to Cornwall and spent two incredible summers working as an outdoor instructor whilst also surfing, coasteering and enjoying the coast for herself in whatever ways possible. Lyndsay completed a degree in Marine and Coastal Tourism at the University of the Highlands and Islands and has gained a number of qualifications both on land and in sea. She has experience guiding on both coasts and island’s of Scotland as well as down south, up mountain’s, on river’s and land. Lyndsay is also the regional representative for the National Coasteering Charter.
This woman has an real passion for the coastal environment and can’t wait to share it with you!
About us
SeatrekScotland is based in Fort William and operate at various locations across Lochaber. The idea first took form in 2018 after Lyndsay undertook a seatrekking expedition in a considerably warmer part of the world. When she got back it didn’t take long before we started exploring the Scottish coastline in this new style, swimming, snorkeling and scrambling with a watertight bag allowed access to some incredible places. We’ve continued our exploring since then!
SeatrekScotland has taken years of planning and preparation and we are beyond excited to share these experiences with you soon!
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Founder
Co-director
Huw grew up in Shetland and started exploring the coast from a young age. In 2010 he moved to Fort William to study and fell in love with the mountains of the west coast. In 2013 he graduated from West Highland College UHI with a degree in Adventure Tourism Management and has been swimming, coasteering, hunting hidden beaches and trying to find the ever elusive ultimate lunch spot ever since.
During this time he has gathered experience and qualifications across a number of outdoor pursuits both on land and sea, including outdoor specific first aid. If not on the coast Huw can be found in the mountains on bike or skis.
FAQs
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You don’t actually need to swim to take part in our coasteering or snorkeling sessions but being confident floating in water is preferred. You do however need to be able to swim to come on one of our seatreks.
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In terms of safety our guides are highly experienced and qualified. All safety equipment provided is of the best quality and is regularly inspected for faults. We train together for emergency situations regularly and will never take you out if we are in any doubt about the weather and conditions. We are insured for all of our activities through Activities Industry Mutual.
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As we have said above, you do not necessarily need to be able to swim however we do have some age requirements which differ slightly for each activity. Ages 12 and up can take part in our coasteering and snorkeling sessions, if you have a particularly request about a little person please get in touch.
To take part in our seatrekking you must be 14 and above.
For all activities, under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Any additional needs or any other requirements you may have just get in touch!
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For all of our activities we will require you to bring a pair of swim shorts or swimsuit, something to eat and drink and warm clothes for once we’re out of the water.
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We have an incredibly comfortable 9 seater Ford Tourneo, Hybrid.
The fewer cars there are on the road, less nasty emissions will be released into the atmosphere. With this in mind, we would really love if you chose to ride with us to your chosen activity.
Speak to us about this upon enquiry.
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It certainly won’t be tropical but our high quality wetsuits will keep you warm during the activity.
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Our operation is striving to have as little impact on the planet as possible and protecting the marine and coastal environment is something we are seriously passionate about.
Unfortunately, the very nature of what we do has an impact on the coastline but we plan to minimise this by limiting our group sizes and trying not to use the same venue back to back.
We plan to offset our impact through conservation projects, fundraising for marine and coastal charities across Scotland and generally trying our best to raise awareness through our trips. We are also proud partners of Leave No Trace, WildScotland and WiSE who hold principles in line with our own.
With every decision we make as a business we promise to consider how this will impact the world around us. Finally a percentage of our profits will go towards carbon removal from the atmosphere.
Contact us!
Are you looking for a bespoke adventure?
Wonder what the heck a seatrek is?
Just fancy saying hello?
Send an email to info@seatrekscotland.co.uk or get in touch via our social media through the links below;
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You can also call or text us on 07572124432
