ISLAND HOPPING ON THE NamdalEN COAST

Cycling and kayaking brings you close to white­sand beaches and the crystal­clear ocean, green cultural landscapes, and exciting wildlife.

Kayaking in the archipelago

Beginners and experienced kayakers alike will enjoy paddling among the thousands of islands and islets on the Namdalen coast. The white­tailed eagle hovers in the sky and, if you are lucky, you may also spot otters, seals, and whales. Here you can rent a kayak, join a course or go on a guided kayaking tour. Explore Ytre Namdal has kayaks for rent and hosts kayaking courses. The many beaches, smooth rock slopes and idyllic coves are perfect for an onshore break. Hidden lagoons and delightful fishing villages are waiting to be discovered. There are route descriptions and maps specifically for kayaking in Namsos, Flatanger, Leka and Nærøysund.

SUGGESTED KAYAKING ROUTES:

Lauvøya rundt, Flatanger 8,3 km

Strøm/Glasøyfjorden, Flatanger 12,7 km

Jøa rundt, Namsos 43,4 km Årgårdselva, Namsos 5,4 km

Brakstadsundet, Jøa, Namsos 11,8 km

Spillum – Yttergåsøya, Namsos 29 km

Leknessjøen – Steinsøya, Leka 6 km

Husbysjøen – Hamnaholmen, Leka 4 km

Madsøya rundt, Leka 12 km

Abelvær rundt, Nærøysund 5,1 km Storjuvika ­ Småværan ­ Storjuvika, Nærøysund 21,1 km

Grindvollen ­ Steinsvalen, Nærøysund 11,9 km

Island hopping by bike

There are several cycle­friendly islands and roads on the Namdalen coast. Using ferries you can travel along the coast with your bicycle, experiencing coastal culture and beautiful nature on the islands of Jøa, Inner­Vikna and Leka, to name a few. From Namsos to Leka you have several possible routes. On Jøa you can rent a bicycle and follow one of several signposted routes. Leka Brygge have bicycles for rent on Leka.

With the ferries and express boat in the area you can easily adjust your daily cycling distance. We recommend a detour by express boat to Sør­Gjæslingan fishing village from Rørvik or Namsos.

SUGGESTED CYCLING ROUTES:

Landnámsvegen, Rørvik – Abelvær 37 km Skrøyvdalsvegen, Høylandet – Hofles 57 km Leka rundt 28 km Leka – Kolvereid 53 km

Faksdal – Brakstad Hamn, Jøa 9,8 km Seierstad ­ Fosnes, Jøa 11,9 km Engan rundt, Namsos – Namsos via Vemundvik 26 km

Elvelangs Namsen, Grong – Ranemsletta – Grong 47 km

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