Scotland

Argyll and Bute Council

United Kingdom



Loch Long

Finnart is also known as Finnart Oil Terminal.

Finnart

Depth Junkie dive-site. Not as much to see, the occasional outcrop of rocks and boulders hosts the usual Sea Loch life and you might be lucky to meet the local Grey Seal (affectionately known as Beryl). 

Park on Glen Douglas Road and kit up. Climb the crash barrier at the bottom of the road and head to the shore on the right.

Glen Douglas Road End is also known as GDRE.

Glen Douglas Road End

From the shore head up the loch a bit, used to be an old pontoon which you could use as a reference and lining up with a big buoy on the far shore drop down to 10m and head out from shore to hopefully hit the wreck.

To yachts are wrecked here, connected by a rope from the bow of the deepest one. Otherwise it's a sandy bottom with not much to see.

Visibility is generally poor but enough to take a look around the wrecks if/when you find them.

Fishing line is a hazard in this area as shore fishing is popular at this beach. 

Due to it's proximity to Faslane Naval Facility the MOD Police will pay a visit to ask a few questions. Keep on their good side by telephoning ahead and letting them know where you are diving. 

Beach at the side of the road with some parking at the railing which overlooks the beach.

Twin Wrecks is also known as Five Wrecks.

Twin Wrecks

Almost a wall dive with large outcrops of rock. Tops of the rocks are generally covered with Plumrose Anemones.

Enter the water and head left along the wall. Max depth around 35m with a sandy bottom and a few Fireworks Anemones. Popular site for Edible Crabs and some fish.

Shore fishing is popular at this site and nearby so keep an eye out for fishing line. A good pair of shears come in handy when releasing the Edible Crabs who often get tangled in the fishing line.

Parking either side of the little bridge. Kit up and head under the road through the culvert and down the rocks to the shore. Not an easy access but the addition of some ropes through the culvert and some cemented steps on the rocks does help.

The Caves

Very popular Loch Long dive site and easy to see why. The shore access is particularly good, especially when compared to some other sites in the area (i.e. Twin Piers or The Caves). Parking is available further along the road or you can pull in near the dive site (again, beware the traffic on the road at this site).

Follow the rocks from the shore out and down to 6m, turn left and travel parallel to the shore working your way down to 16-20m to meet the bottom of the first reef. From here either start working your way along the reef or head down to the second reef. A good boulder reef for finding Conger Eels, Edible Crabs, Balin Wrasse, the occasional Lobster and the usual sea loch creatures (squat lobsters, hermits, velvet swimming crabs, starfish etc.). Rocks are covered in peacock worms, sea squirts, plumrose anemones and sea loch anemones.

Easy shore access. Beware the traffic on the road as it's the only straight section for a while and popular place for overtaking.

Conger Ali is also known as Conger Alley, Artgarten Reef, Conger reef, Ali's reef, Jenny's reef, Ardgartan reef.

Conger Ali

Shares lay-by parking with Conger Alley though access isn't as easy. From the shore head out between the two remaining sections of the piers, down to 6m and turn left. Follow the shoreline and head towards your desired depth. Pass the skeleton of a little boat around 18m and hit the boulder reef a short distance later.

Conger Eels are very common here, as are Edible Crabs, Dogfish and the usual sea loch life.

Climb down the wall onto the shore.

Twin Piers

Council Yard is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in UK, Scotland, Strathclyde which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Council Yard

A boat wreck at this site, Not much Life on or around it though.



Creggans Pier



Please dont' park in front of the houses parking in front of the MOD building is no longer possible, although you can drop off kit and park at the top of the road. 

MOD Reef



A lot of parking room at this site, Be sure too allow access for the housing to the SW.

Seal Reef is also known as St. Catherines #2.

Seal Reef

Quite a silty dives site, Good bouancy control required. Have seen Thornback Rays (Raja clavata) here in the shallows.



Drishaig is also known as Drishaig Reef.

Finnart

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Finnart