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Part of the Lochaber snorkel trail!
A tranquil bay overlooking Ballachulish Bridge, offering scenic snorkelling in this sheltered nook.
Just north of Ballachulish Bridge, enjoy a stroll through a coastal forest path to access this beautiful beach and headland. Waters here are rich in marine life; swim over kelp forests and rocky reefs, looking out for species ballan wrasse and colourful starfish.
Be vigilant of boats, which may be approaching or leaving moorings, making yourself visible with a high visibility marker/bright tow float.
Plan a visit
By road
Follow the A82 north-west past Glencoe and Ballachulish. After crossing Ballachulish Bridge, take the first right turn onto Old Ferry Road, following it as it curves right and southwards towards the Loch Leven Hotel. Turn left just before F.W.Holroyd Art Gallery, into North Ballachulish Industrial Estate where the car park is situated.
To access the beach, exit the car park and turn left, continuing down Old Ferry Road, taking the right fork in the road while passing the Loch Leven Hotel on the left. At the old jetty, turn left and follow this forest coastal path as it curves north around the peninsula. It is just a short walk to the snorkel zone; take care walking over uneven ground as you cross from the path to the pebble beach.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
The nearest train station is Fort William (6.9 miles away)
By bus
Bus services are provided locally by Shiel Buses (Busaichean Seile) and West Coast Motors.
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 internationally important colonies of 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
Camusdarach Beach
Prince’s Cairn, Loch Nan Uamh
Ardnastang
Lochaline
Loch Linnhe Picnic Area
Local group
Local Group 1
