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By road
From Gairloch, drive south along the A832 and after Kerrysdale turn right, following the coastline south-west passing villages such as Badachro, Opinan and South Erradale. Pass Gairloch Trekking Centre and follow the road until it ends at the car park. On foot, pass through the gate on the right (not the left gate, which is signposted as Redpoint Farm), walking across the farmland to reach the beach (livestock may be present so please be respectful and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times).
The nearest electric vehicle charging station is in Gairloch (12 miles away).
By rail
The nearest train station is Achnasheen (35 miles away)
By bus
Buses are provided locally by services such as Westerbus, DMK Motors and Torridon Private Hire (minibus private taxi service).
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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.
This area is home to breeding seabirds (April-September) and seals (harbour seals June-July, grey seals August-December). Please behave responsibly and stay distant, wildlife should be left undisturbed. For more information see sealalliance.org and nature.scot. Avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds and livestock; follow the Outdoor Access and Marine Wildlife Watching codes.
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.
Look out for the following species on your snorkel...
FURTHER READING
Nearby reserves
Diabaig
Upper Loch Torridon
Shieldaig Village
Toscaig
Local group
Local Group 1
