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Part of the North Ayrshire snorkel trail!
Enjoy sheltered snorkelling in an area known as the inner sea.
You might get the feeling you are being watched as there are plenty of seals around. Varyag monument, a memorial to a wrecked Russian warship, lies here.
Plan a visit
By road
From Girvan, follow the A77 south through Lendalfoot. Look for the sign for Varyag Memorial and upon passing it, take the next right towards the coastline, following this road as it loops around to the monument and car parking areas.
The beach can be accessed by walking over short, grassy paths near the monument.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
The nearest train station is Girvan (8 miles away)
By bus
Buses are provided locally by Stagecoach West Scotland and Shuttle Buses.
Provided by Google Maps
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.
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.
FURTHER READING
Nearby reserves
Horse Rock
Maidens West Pier Beach
Culzean Country Park
Local group
Local Group 1
