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Part of the Arran snorkel trail!
This restful rocky outcrop is surrounded by beautifully clear water, making it a perfect spot to reconnect with nature.
The geology provides excellent opportunities to see a variety of fish, crabs, starfish and many other species. Entry is safest directly off the pebble beach on either side of the outcrop.
Snorkelling this site an hour either side of high tide is recommended.
Plan a visit
By road
Travel along the A841 towards Imachar. The snorkel site is 0.2 miles (6 minutes walk) South from Imachar bust stop (not signposted, Stop ID: 62926746); travel down the hill until the road becomes parallel with the beach, at which point the snorkel site is immediately on your right.
Parking is recommended in the grassy verge adjacent to the main road.
There are three main bus routes on Arran: the 324 goes via Lochranza to Blackwaterfoot (North End); the 323 goes via Whiting Bay to Blackwaterfoot (South End) and the 322 heads across the String to Blackwaterfoot. All three routes then operate on a return basis, and most of these coincide with ferry times from Brodick. Bus timetables are available on the Stagecoach website.
Bike and e-bike hire is available in Brodick. There are also some electric vehicle charging points on Arran, as well as car hire and taxi options. For more information on local travel advice, events and more, please see the Visit Arran website.
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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.
Snorkelling this site an hour either side of high tide is recommended,
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
Clauchlands Farm
Lamlash
Whiting Bay
Kildonan
Lochranza
Local group
Local Group 1
