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Part of the Lochaber snorkel trail!
This spot is said to be the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie left Scotland.
This advanced snorkel site involves a slight scramble through trees and bushes to the shore. Here, the rocky kelp grounds are home to many
species of fish and shellfish, and seals watch from
the nearby island.
By road
Follow the A830 towards Arisaig and you’ll find the Princes Cairn between Arisaig and Lochailort. Parking is in a shoreside layby just to the west of the site on the main road to Mallaig.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
The nearest train station is Beasdale (1.5 miles away) or Lochailort (3.8 miles).
By bus
Bus services are provided locally by Shiel Buses (Busaichean Seile).
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 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.
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
Camusdarach Beach
Ardnastang
Lochaline
Loch Linnhe Picnic Area
Bishop’s bay
Local group
Local Group 1
