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Part of the Arran snorkel trail!
To the west of the ferry pier, this sheltered beach offers an easily accessible site to snorkel whilst waiting for the ferry.
Crabs, juvenile fish, starfish and a variety of sea snails can often be found hiding amongst the seaweed.
Please ensure you stay close to the coast and remain well away from the working ferry pier.
Plan a visit
By road
Travel along the A841 towards Lochranza. Parking is available across the road from the public toilets (Lochranza Loos). To access the water, walk along the grassy verge on the West side of the ferry pier/ferry car queue. The sandy beach allows easy water entry and exit.
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.
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.
Please ensure you stay close to the coast and remain well away from the working ferry pier.
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
Imachar
Local group
Local Group 1
