Easdale quarry

Alternative Names:   None        

Type of Dive: Deep sea quarry                     

Suggested Experience:  Experianced sport diver

Travel directions:   Leaving Glasgow on the A82 turn left at Tarbet onto the A83, through Arrocher and over the rest and be thankfull and turn right ar Inveraray and turn left onto the A85 to Oban and south on the A816 turn right onto the B8003 and over the Clachan Bridge onto seal island to the end of the road at Easdale.

Parking directions:  In the large carpark beside the Village ( takes 50 cars )

Lat & Long:  56.29425N     -5.64439W                     

Site entry/exit: Its a 200m walk from the car park to the quarry so its a good Idea to drop off the dive kit at the end of the pier and park the car.  Entry / Exit is from only one place at the end of the pier so care must be taken to get back to the entry point.

Underwater directions: Its a rectangular sea quarry with ledges ar varying depths to 60m approx and there can be haloclines at differant depths which makes a spooky dive. There is an opening to the sea that was used to let boats in and out. Dont go out here as currents can be strong and sweep you away from the exit. There are caves and overhangs in here and you will find it an interesting dive.

Air & Nitrox fills:  The puffin dive centre  

Accommodation: The Tigh-an-Truish Hotel      Clachan, Isle of Seil           

Site Hazards: Depth, access,                     

Nearest Public phone:  In the village    

Mobile Network service: To follow

Pub:  At the other end of the quarry                                    

Café:  In the village                                    

Version:  1                             

Created by:  John Nicolson  

Date:   10/5/07

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U/Water Photos:    To Follow      

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