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Campbeltown, Kintyre

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Courtesy Flag

Flag, Red Ensign

Waypoint

Waypoint- 55:25'.90N 005:32'.56W

Charts

Admiralty 1864

Rules & Regulations

Unknown

Hazards

Both Macringan's Point and Davaar have off-lying reefs and in fact those under Davaar Light are more dangerous. Pass between the buoys as you enter, on a line of 240 Degrees T.

Tidal Data Times & Range

+0125 Dover MHWS 2.9m, MHWN 2.6m, MLWN 1.1m, MLWS 0.6m

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General Description

Campbeltown Harbour nestles at the head of the loch of the same name, on the east side of South Kintyre.

Campbeltown Loch is a superb natural harbour with good protection from just about every direction, and its harbour is in use by the fishing fleet. There has been a significant increase in commercial traffic, and the Loch/Harbour is regularly used by the Royal Navy, large cargo Ro/Ro ferries, coasters, etc.

A pontoon for visiting yachts has long been established, and as of the winter of 2009 is being renewed and improved. There are also various spots where it is possible to anchor. ... read more

Approach

Approaches from the north or south will involve keeping a reasonable offing, as the coastline inshore is littered with shallows and rocks. Keeping outside the 20 m contour clears this.

Approaching from the North, Otterard Rock (3.8m) rises up from surrounding depths of over 20 m, and is marked by an easterly Cardinal buoy (Q(3)10s). ... read more

Berthing, Mooring & Anchoring

Those determined to anchor will find several spots within the loch.

The best anchorage is east of the lower leading light, to the S of the loch, keeping a suitable distance off to avoid shallows. Avoid anchoring anywhere near the New Quay and its Ro/Ro berths. This is likely to be extended, and sees a good amount of shipping traffic.
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