Alternative Names:    Tod Head

Type of Dive:    Shore dive 

Suggested Experience:  

Travel directions:    Todhead Lighthouse is located just South of Stonehaven and North of Montrose on the coastal road route of the A92. It is clearly sign posted and easily seen from the main road. A small bumpy road takes you down to Todhead Lighthouse  Google

Parking directions:    Park near the lighthouse   Google

Lat & Long:     N56.884852    W-2.215472

Depth:    Max depth around 15 m. 

Tides: Tide tables

Site entry/exit:   Take the steps down to the water on the north side of the lighthouse.  There are quite a few steps so it makes sense to “travel light” if possible

                    The steps down to the entry point                                                                              Entry point 

Underwater directions: .  Follow the coast on a southerly direction and as with most of the sites on the east coast, the area can be quite silty but it is very nice in clear conditions. 

Air & Nitrox fills:      Aberdeen Watersports

Site Hazards:    Be careful not to stray too far offshore because the current can be strong and will take you to Montrose (it has happened!).  

Nearest Public phone:   None close to here

Mobile Network service: 

Other comments:  Catterline has a large seal population so you should get the odd sighting here. 

Pub: 

Created by:      Alejandro Gallego     Grampian divers 

Cafe      None

Date:    1/1/2009 

Revision:  2

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Links:

Surface Photos:    By Gavin Barnett

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