Craignish Lagoon Launch Point

[Paul B]

Whilst exploring after the Wild West Adventure 2016 I drove down the Craignish Peninsula and found the following, which Paul B is going to research further as a possible backup launch point for a future WWA:

Craignish 1

Craignish 2

There is also the remains of an old ferry jetty and ruined ticket office near the end of the peninsula but it's a bit high to launch from!

Craignish old ferry ticket office

Craignish old ferry jetty

And for the benefit of mattswan who likes wrecks, I spotted this :

Craignish fishing boat wreck

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[Paul B]

Will take a drive down in the next few weeks, maybe Donny has some info about the area,

[The Gurnard]

Yup..I know the area reasonably well. Due to the Dorus Mor tide race which passes from the entrance of Loch Craignish..and heads towards the Corryvrechan Whirl Pool..I would not recommend this for a WWA. Often when there is a wind blowing against the tide rip..it is very confused waters ..even for large boats. As we plan in advance for the WWA meetings..its impossible to know what the weather will be like..so really need a location with alternative routes.

Loch Craignish itself is a lovely loch though..but quite limiting for a full weekend. I have not launched at the Lagoon ..I launch near the old church..in a wee bay to myself..or come into the Loch from Crinan


In this U Tube..the land near the race is Craignish Point

[Paul B]

Ok, based on Donnys post I don't think we will bother , thanks Donny