Why visit?
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- coasts
- geology
- scenery
- mammals
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Part of the North Ayrshire snorkel trail!
A sheltered sandy location perfect for beginners and a family day out!
Look out for marine life latched onto rocks, such as colourful anemones. The seaward side of Horse Rock is deep and excellent for experienced snorkellers.
Easily accessible, best at high tide. At low tide there is a sandy causeway out to rocks, made of conglomerates resting on Ballantrae Ophiolite.
Plan a visit
By road
This snorkel site lies to the south of Girvan town centre. From Girvan, drive along Glendoune Street and take the third exit at shallochpark roundabout onto the A77. Shortly after this roundabout (0.2 miles away) take the first exit into the car park.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
The nearest train station is in Girvan (1.6 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.
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