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Part of the Small Isles snorkel trail!
Tarbert Bay is a hidden gem for ocean lovers with white sand, turquoise waters and marine treasures awaiting.
Explore the stunning seaweed bed and skerries within the bay. Beginners can enjoy shallower waters close to shore, while more confident snorkellers can swim around the deeper skerries.
Plan a visit
By road
The Small Isles can be reached by boat from Arisaig (via Arisaig Marine) or Mallaig (via CalMac).
Visitors cannot take cars onto the islands however bicycles are encouraged.
From the pier, travel west along Tarbert Road for 2.8 miles, then cross a line of rocks to reach the sands which slope gradually into the sea.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
Not applicable
By bus
Not applicable
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
Canna, Coroghan Bay
Muck, Gallanach Bay
Eigg, Galmisdale Bay
Rum, The Old Pier
Rum, Port na Caranean
Local group
Local Group 1
