

Best for beginner divers, 8-25m, shore entry.
Twin Piers in the Sound of Mull offers a diverse shore dive featuring a combination of natural reef, artificial structures, and wreck elements. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 8 to 25 metres in depth with an average of 17 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 10 metres, making a torch useful for inspecting the structures. Water temperatures vary from 8C to 16C, requiring a drysuit or thick wetsuit. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic near the surface. Species recorded around this area include conger eel, wrasses, common lobster, catshark, various crab species, sea stars, spirograph, brittle stars, sea squirts, snails, sea cucumbers, and dead man's fingers.
56.19443, -4.77115
Because visibility can drop without much warning, bring a torch even on daytime dives as it helps pick out detail around the wreck and artificial structures. Check locally for current facility availability before you travel.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-25m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
8-16°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include conger eel, wrasses, common lobster, catshark, various crab species, sea stars, spirograph, brittle stars, sea squirts, snails, sea cucumbers, and dead man's fingers.
Yes, Twin Piers is suitable for beginner divers, offering a range of depths and a lack of current that makes it a forgiving environment for practising buoyancy and navigation.
The site depths range from 8 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
Twin Piers is a shore dive, allowing access to the reef and wreck elements without the need for a boat.
Visibility is generally 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures range from 8C in February and March to 16C in August.
Diving at Twin Piers in Arrochar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Twin Piers in Arrochar. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 16°C.