Why visit?
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- coasts
- geology
- scenery
- mammals
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Part of the Arran snorkel trail!
The old jetty at Whiting Bay offers an ideal place for snorkelling, with easy access across a sandy beach.
You’ll quickly forget you’re in the middle of town w
hen you look underwater and realise there’s lots to see! Whiting Bay is a fantastic place for beginners and younger snorkellers.
For the more experienced, head further out on a low
tide towards the mooring buoys to find an amazing
seagrass habitat.
By road
Head along the A841, following signs for Whiting Bay (bus stops are adjacent to the snorkel site). Once you arrive in the seaside town, the sandy beach can be accessed easily behind the row of buildings; head to the public toilets and walk over the grass to reach the beach.
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. Take care not to stand on or kick the seagrass with your fins.
Take care walking on the jetty at low tide as it can be very slippery.
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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