Loch Ranza
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  Loch Ranza Castle |
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Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Approach to moorings is straightforward.
Depths around 10 meters at low water. The bay becomes shallow ~25m off the castle's shore.
Berthing
Berthing on pontoon is not available. There is a small pontoon for a short stay, mostly used for dinghies of yachts on moorings.
The depth might be sufficient for a yacht at high water. If you chose to approach, stay at the deeper external side of the pontoon.
A line of blue moorings available at the middle of the bay. Red moorings are private. There is a box for donations at the gate to pontoon. As for the summer of 2017 they asked 12 pounds for overnight stay on mooring and 2 pounds for berthing dingi.
The anchorage is open to westeries which might be very uncomfortable. However waves don't have enough distance to develop, so at 5-6 Bft the stay is still comfortable. Very good protection from other winds.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- The Lochranza castle is in the bay
- Local distillery - it's quite new (established at 1995) but worth a visit
- Several walking routes starting near the local golf club
- Camping at the golf club with showers and toilets
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Not available here.
Eateries
There are 2 restaurants, one at the golf club and one at the hotel. Local bar and tasting room at the local distillery.
Transportation
There is a bus, but I'm not sure where it's going
Ferry to Campbeltown and to Brodic
Links
- Loch Ranza at the Wikipedia
- Loch Ranza at the Wikivoyage
