FatBike Islay

FatBike Islay Guided FatBike & Sea Kayak trips around the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Wildlife and environmentally friendly. Get in touch to find out more.
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Guided FatBike trips around Islay, mostly on the Big Strand from Port Ellen but can explore anywhere. We used to offer sea kayak tours too but the constant high wind meant far too many cancellations but this is always an option. We aim to tailor the trip to you own requirements and unless specifically requested we don't combine parties to enable a more specific trip to suit your needs.

A breezy adventure along the big strand on the Fatbikes this afternoon.
09/08/2024

A breezy adventure along the big strand on the Fatbikes this afternoon.

Fatbike fun!
25/07/2024

Fatbike fun!

Not quite the best weather for Fatbikes on the beach but fun had by all regardless! A lovely couple in the morning and m...
18/07/2024

Not quite the best weather for Fatbikes on the beach but fun had by all regardless! A lovely couple in the morning and my oldest rider to date at 3 score and 10 years young, and not even on the eFattie either!

A Stag party enjoying the FatBikes on the big strand in glorious weather.
14/07/2024

A Stag party enjoying the FatBikes on the big strand in glorious weather.

Nice to be out on the FatBikes today, it’s been a while. Lovely weather despite the fresh breezy, at least it was behind...
06/06/2024

Nice to be out on the FatBikes today, it’s been a while. Lovely weather despite the fresh breezy, at least it was behind us on the way back! 😬

The FatBike shed is empty, can only mean one thing!Time for a great bunch from Iceland enjoying the chilly north wind on...
29/04/2024

The FatBike shed is empty, can only mean one thing!
Time for a great bunch from Iceland enjoying the chilly north wind on a fantastic sunny day.

The end of a great week spent at Kincraig, 46km ridden today around Loch Eilein over to Rothiemurcus for lunch. Sadly mo...
08/03/2024

The end of a great week spent at Kincraig, 46km ridden today around Loch Eilein over to Rothiemurcus for lunch. Sadly more windblown trees today made route changes along the way!

Enjoying Speyside with good friends. Still looking for the Kincraig monkey! 🙈🐒 Greater Spotted Woodpecker from the dinin...
04/03/2024

Enjoying Speyside with good friends. Still looking for the Kincraig monkey! 🙈🐒 Greater Spotted Woodpecker from the dining room table!

Now the ferry timetable is open for booking the FatBike tours are open for booking too! Come and have some fun riding al...
23/02/2024

Now the ferry timetable is open for booking the FatBike tours are open for booking too! Come and have some fun riding along the big strand beach or up the Oa on a Fatbike. Online bookings are open and lookout for the new option too. Look forward to seeing you on the fatties.

A wee rest from the wild weather allowed a brace of FatBikes out on the hill tracks today. Lovely despite the short hail...
29/12/2023

A wee rest from the wild weather allowed a brace of FatBikes out on the hill tracks today. Lovely despite the short hailstorm mid ride!
Keep watching the website for a revamp and the bookings opening for 2024.
If you want to Fatbike before I get that done please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You never know the ☀️is there somewhere!

A wee off piste explore today joining up some tracks despite the dreich day but halfway stop was worth it. Thanks amazi...
19/11/2023

A wee off piste explore today joining up some tracks despite the dreich day but halfway stop was worth it. Thanks amazing as always!

Evening bike ride with
04/11/2023

Evening bike ride with

More photos of todays ride in glorious if a little chilly weather.
02/11/2023

More photos of todays ride in glorious if a little chilly weather.

02/11/2023

What a fantastic day after yesterday’s miserable weather, what could be better early November ☀️. It made for interesting river crossings though!

Not the best weather to show off the delights of FatBike Islay and all it has to offer but fun all the same! 😀 Two visit...
17/09/2023

Not the best weather to show off the delights of FatBike Islay and all it has to offer but fun all the same! 😀 Two visitors from across the pond today.

1st Bikepacking trip over Beinn Beighier, well the saddle anyway! Lots of hikeabike that would be proud of 😭🤣
02/09/2023

1st Bikepacking trip over Beinn Beighier, well the saddle anyway! Lots of hikeabike that would be proud of 😭🤣

FatBike Fun on the Big Strand on yet another awesome day! What could be better? ride
08/08/2023

FatBike Fun on the Big Strand on yet another awesome day! What could be better? ride

Birthday FatBike fun on the Big Strand in glorious sunshine!
06/08/2023

Birthday FatBike fun on the Big Strand in glorious sunshine!

Fatbike Islay, best way to explore the big strand beach!Thanks Graham for the lovely video.
18/04/2023

Fatbike Islay, best way to explore the big strand beach!
Thanks Graham for the lovely video.

The first of many features on the Smokestone owners around the UK. In this video we take a look at the guys on the Isle of Islay off the coast of Scotland.Da...

A soggy day for Fatbikes on the Big Strand with 4 Dutch cyclists not used to hills!
11/09/2022

A soggy day for Fatbikes on the Big Strand with 4 Dutch cyclists not used to hills!

RIP Your Majesty.
08/09/2022

RIP Your Majesty.

Another cracker of a day with mirror calm seas. A Tall ship leaving made for a different view as well.
28/08/2022

Another cracker of a day with mirror calm seas. A Tall ship leaving made for a different view as well.

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What a fantastic day after yesterday’s miserable weather, what could be better early November ☀️. It made for interesting river crossings though!

FatBike Fun today! 2 amazing rides with folk have loads of fun on the FatBikes. #ExpandYourRide #smokestonebikes

Fun on the FatBikes on an almost deserted beach! First FatBike tour for 2022, soggy start and lots of bike swapping but fun had all round. #wildaboutargyll #expandyourride #fatbikeislay

A great splashing day on the FatBikes in this amazing weather. Great fun despite the headwind!

Fatbike tours on the big strand today, amazing!

A lone piper serenading us as we entered Lagavulin bay. Turn the sound up!

Sound on for this post, a rendition of the song of the seal!

Out on the FatBikes enjoying the big strand to ourselves! Bliss #smokestonebikes #expandyourride

FatBiking trip along the big strand and on to the bendy bridge. Lovely headwind all the way home!

Seal watching
Seal watching

Windy but worth the effort
Windy but worth the effort

Family paddle off to find the seals.
Family paddle off to find the seals.

Happy paddlers on another fine day on Islay
Happy paddlers on another fine day on Islay

Honeymooning couple enjoying the tranquil seas off Islay
Honeymooning couple enjoying the tranquil seas off Islay

The sound of summer!
The sound of summer!

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Guided sea kayak trips around Islay, mostly on the southern shores from Port Ellen along past Ardbeg. Ample sheltered spots as well as some more challenging elements, enough for most tastes and experience levels. We aim to combine a relaxing tour enabling you to see Islay from a different angle and to appreciate the amazing coastline and the view across to Kintrye, Arran and Ireland (at times - can't always see that far!!!!). Kayaking allows an almost silent approach to wildlife and the possibilities include seals, the many sea birds and an occasioal glimpse of the elusive otter. Further out dolphins and porpoise along with basking sharks have been seen. Oh and who could forget the 3 distilleries along the way, what a way to sample a dram by kayaking there first!

If kayaking doesn’t fit the bill, what about our new addition, Fatbiking on the beach? A great alternative with a selection of rides from a ride onlong the strand, a hill track or a leasurily cycle along the 3 distillery path.

We aim to tailor the trip to you own requirements and unless specifically requested we don't combine parties to enable a more specific trip to suit your needs. Get in touch to find out more.

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