Carrick Castle
Protected Area
Upper Loch Fyne and Loch Goil
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Carrick Castle offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest diving.
Carrick Castle offers a surprisingly engaging shore dive, especially if you catch it on a calm day. The max depth of 11m makes for a relaxed bottom time, letting you really comb the kelp beds and rocky nooks. We often find plenty of crabs, small wrasse, and sometimes a curious dogfish poking about. It's an intermediate spot, mainly because shore entries on the West Coast can be a bit challenging, but once you're in, it’s a gentle meander around the castle ruins. Perfect for a second dive of the day or when you're after something a bit less demanding.
Typical Carrick Castle Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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