Alternative Names: None
Type of Dive: Fishermans carpark on Loch Long is a steep slope shore dive with shingle and small boulders.
Suggested Experience: Sport Diver
Travel directions: From A82 on Loch Lomond side, take the A817 for Garelochhead, through Glen Fruin. Turn right at roundabout onto the A814 and continue north past Finnart oil terminal just past the MOD pier 150 meters. Google
Distance from Glasgow: 42 Miles 1hr 6 mins Edinburgh: 93 miles 2 hrs
Parking directions: Park opposite the open area, space for 1 car (open area over the crash barrier used to be fisherman's car park) Google
Lat & Long: 56.132805, -4.816799 No Postcode Google
Depth: 30m+
Tides: Tide tables
Site entry/exit: Enter the water down the left side of the old car park facing the water and exit the same place.
Underwater directions: Head out and down to your chosen depth turn right.
Air & Nitrox: Aquatron Splashsports
Site Hazards: Parking safely.
Nearest Public phone: Finnart oil terminal
Mobile Network service: Orange
Pub: The Village Inn
Cafe: Three Villages Cafe, Arrochar Tea Room
Version: 2
Created by: John Nicolson
Date: 12/8/06
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Other comments: Do not dive to the left (facing the water) as the military police will stop you, this is a military pier so stay well away. You can also dive near here at Finnart or 29 Steps if the car parking spaces are full.
Surface Photos: Contact me
Underwater photos: By John Nicolson
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