Why visit?
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- coasts
- geology
- scenery
- mammals
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Part of the Arran snorkel trail!
This site, which is within the No Take Zone, offers the opportunity to see a marine habitat where no fishing has taken place since 2008!
Look for juvenile fish and a wide variety of crabs and starfish amongst the seaweed. You may also find some patches of
seagrass to explore by swimming along for a short
while, with the coast on your right-hand side.
By road
From the A841/Main Street, follow the coastline North (i.e. with sea on your right), passing the North Ayrshire Council building and the Arran Outdoor Centre (note that the road becomes a single-track road with passing places).
The snorkel site can be found at the sharp bend in the road, where the left turn heads towards Clauchlands View Holiday Cottage.
There are three main bus routes on Arran: the 324 goes via Lochranza to Blackwaterfoot (North End); the 323 goes via Whiting Bay to Blackwaterfoot (South End) and the 322 heads across the String to Blackwaterfoot. All three routes then operate on a return basis, and most of these coincide with ferry times from Brodick. Bus timetables are available on the Stagecoach website.
Bike and e-bike hire is available in Brodick. There are also some electric vehicle charging points on Arran, as well as car hire and taxi options. For more information on local travel advice, events and more, please see the Visit Arran website.
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Here is the wind forecast and tide times for this snorkel site. It is your responsibility to assess whether these conditions are suitable for snorkelling.
Other considerations
Please be a responsible snorkeller; do not touch, take or tease wildlife. Take care not to kick the seagrass with your fins.
After heavy rain, water quality at Eyemouth Beach can be compromised. Please follow the responsible snorkeller guidelines (e.g. never snorkel during or 1-2 days after heavy rain) and be aware of the conditions.
Snorkelling can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is your responsibility to check the conditions present on the day and assess whether it is safe to snorkel.
Please read our top tips to being a safe and responsible snorkeller.
Share your snorkel stories #ScottishSnorkelTrails
We have worked hard with coastal communities and organisations across Scotland to create these snorkel trails, to:
We would therefore love to hear your feedback on how you’ve found using them! From photos, videos and artwork to posts, blogs and more – every piece of little or large feedback will be read and valued! You can share them with us via email (livingseas@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk), Facebook (@Scottish Wildlife Trust) or Bluesky (@scotwildlife.bsky.social) – use the #ScottishSnorkelTrails.
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