Experience the Sound of Mull from a unique vantage point, as you immerse yourself in a world full of marine marvels.

 

A quiet beach offering a beginner area just off the sand. More advanced snorkellers can follow the edge of the rocky reef, which is submerged at high water and exposed at low water, to explore the seaweed habitat where a host of other species can be found.

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Facilities

Parking
Lochaline Snack Bar (10 minute walk away)
Lochaline ferry terminal (10 minute walk away)

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How to get there

By road

Follow the A884 south along Loch Aline, driving south past Lochaline Ferry Terminal and follow the penninsula west towards the Lochaline Hotel. Just before the hotel, parking is in an off-road gravel car park. From the car park, take a short walk along uneven ground to the pebble shore.

The nearest electric vehicle charging station is 0.3 miles away in Movern.

By bus

Bus services are provided locally by Shiel Buses (Busaichean Seile).

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Local conditions

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

More information

  • Lochaline Snack Bar offers a cafe next to the ferry terminal.
  • Interested in learning more about a career in marine tourism? Visit the University of Highlands and Islands campus in Fort William for Open Days and more; we co-created this snorkel trail together and students from the School of Adventure Studies enjoy using this snorkel trail to develop their skills.
  • When planning your visit, reach out to MACCOLL (Marine and Coastal Conservation of Loch Linnhe); a community-led charity dedicated to preserving the marine and coastal environment of Loch Linnhe. Through conservation, education, and engagement, they strive to create a sustainable future for local communities and you can join in making a difference!”

Wildlife warning

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.

Stay safe

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.

Top tips

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.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust strives to provide accurate information but cannot accept responsibility for changes, errors or omissions.

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