Best for intermediate divers, shore entry, mild current.
Loch Skipport Ruined Pier on South Uist offers an interesting dive and snorkel experience centred on a collapsed steamship pier. This structure has transitioned into an artificial reef, providing a complex habitat for marine life. The site is accessible from the shore and is suitable for intermediate divers. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 8 to 30 metres and mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 8°C and 14°C throughout the year. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement and jellyfish. The site is also suitable for night diving, with typical dive times around 60 minutes.
57.32370, -7.24980
The site is a well known and much loved piece of local heritage that is now deserted, with the last ships having departed in the 1950s.
Travel north from Howmore for a few miles and take the road a short distance to Loch Skipport on the east coast of South Uist. The main access road approaches the pier through a cutting, but some 30 metres above the pier, requiring two hairpin bends to reduce the incline.
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Visibility
8-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
8-14°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The site is rated for intermediate divers, though it is also a popular spot for snorkelling.
Access to the Loch Skipport Ruined Pier is via a shore entry.
Yes, the site is well-regarded for snorkelling with a rating of 4 out of 5.
Water temperatures range from 8°C to 14°C depending on the time of year.
Divers and snorkellers should be cautious of potential entanglement and the presence of jellyfish.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Loch Skipport Ruined Pier in Outer Hebrides. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 14°C.
