If you would like to submit updates, new guides or photos, email ukrgb.scotland AT gmail DOT com You should aim to enter the channel on the flood tide, and aim to be swept into Loch Etive (use your judgement about current strength, or take local advice, as this varies considerably with the state of the tide). ).Paddling this just for the rapid itself is also a great option if the playholes are too intimidating. Just a pity there were no kayakers. Next Good Tides Ebb tide on Wed 19th Aug 2020: Starts at 09:52, good from 11:42 to … Europe ; United Kingdom (UK) Scotland ; Argyll and Bute ; Oban ; Connel ; Connel - Things to Do ; Falls of Lora; Search.

Europe ; United Kingdom (UK) Scotland ; Argyll and Bute ; Oban ; Connel ; Things to Do in Connel ; Falls of Lora ; Search. The best idea is to get there early and watch the tide change yourself, then start the dive when you feel comfortable with the conditions.At certain times, particularly during spring tides, you need to be prepared for the possibility of separation from your buddy. Lat & Long: 56.45628N -5.39195W Postcode PA37 1PJ Google. WHERE IS IT? If this does happen, you may not be able to surface immediately to find him or her, so stay calm and wait until you can ascend safely without overexerting yourself.While this dive can be done as a shore dive, boat cover is strongly recommended. Day Trips. Day Trips. Keep working your way into the tide or you can easily end up in an eddy that will simply deposit you at the side of the loch. Quick View. 253 Reviews #1 of 2 things to do in Connel. Either way, the bridge in its surroundings are certainly worth a few pictures. As the seawater in Loch Etive pours out through the narrow mouth of the loch, it passes over a rocky shelf which causes the rapids to form. Early in the day (early in the period in which the waves are forming) the forever friendly wave will be green and requires quite a bit of paddling to get on - the main wave may still be too green to catch on your way past and if you don't know the wave train I would suggest not attempting a wavewheel just yet! Early in the day it is possible to paddle onto the wave from beside it, later on it is necessary to get right to the top of the eddy and make a high cross on the wave just above - you should wash off just in time to drop into the meat of the main wave! The dive starts from the seaward side at a depth of about 7m. Oban & Kilchurn Castle Day Tour. The main wave is at an angle of about 45 degrees to the bridge so there is plenty of scope to get up the eddy beside the stanchion. Also - you might be joined by some smug looking seals swimming alongside you (they probably thought all my capsizing was very entertaining). 3 reviews. NAME OF RIVER: Falls of Lora...it's actually a tidal rapid, not a river. 'One of the best playspots in Britain! However due to the narrow entrance to the Loch, the tide rises more quickly than the water can flow into the Loch. More info. The Falls of Lora is a tidal race which forms at the mouth of Loch Etive when a particularly high tide runs out from the loch. An excellent drift dive for experienced divers. Oban & Kilchurn Castle Day Tour. In Summary then: Arrive 3.5 hours after high water Oban with a difference of 3m and you should be able to stand on the bridge and watch it build up!If it was a river rapid I would probably grade it about 3 for most of it's run, though it has a period near the start where it is really big volume grade 4.The kelp in the eddy is apparently sometimes an issue: When there is a big difference and the tide goes away out the eddy becomes shallow and the Kelp wraps itself round everything - this isn't duckweed by the way, this is full on seaweed that is strong enough to withstand the currents in the falls!The biggest hazard is the eddy line itself - boils, enormous whirlpools and crazy water can suck you down and play with you for a good long while.Steve Byrne (June 2005)...'As a one time resident of Connel I feel I should point out a possible hazard.
At the Benderloch side of the bridge there is an manhole through which the sludge from septic tanks is emptied the actual outfall pipe is on one of the peirs. 252 Reviews #1 of 2 things to do in Connel. Book In Advance. Waterfalls. Check tide times - Falls of Lora. They can hold you there, so swim hard away from the wall and you’ll pick up the main current again.As the water becomes shallower, the current will slow, as this is where the loch widens. More info. Waterfalls.
You will see various bits of debris on the seabed from the building of Skerries Bridge. Don’t just drive past, stop and enjoy!The water was quite swirly etc but not sure if this is what it looks likes when the tide is right. Lochaline Dive Centre and Lochaline O2 Cafe and Bunkhouse are trade names of Eat Sleep Dive Lochaline Ltd registered in Scotland (SC532468). Great restaurant. Great, reasonable place to stay. On the Ebb tide, the seawater in Loch Etive pours out through the narrows which are themselves spanned by the spectacular and historic Connel Bridge. More information can be found here.

Currents will pull divers down to about 30m (despite the figure on the Admiralty chart, which states only 20m). High pressure results in better waves because the depth will be less. Firth of Lorn, Connel, Oban, Scotland. Next Good Tides Ebb tide on Thu 23rd Jul 2020: Starts at 23:12, good from 01:02 to 03:58 - Range 3.10m Flood tide on Wed 22nd Jul 2020: Starts at 16:35, good from 18:32 to 20:32 - Height 3.91m Would loved to have seen that Worth a stop when a cars not there to look at amazing Connel bridge and the scenery! Registered address Lochaline Dive Centre, Lochaline, Morvern, Argyll PA80 5XT. Thus there is still considerable turbulence at high tide caused by flow into the Loch. Described above is the MAIN wave, above it is the forever friendly wave which is much longer and greener but not as high - later in the day this wave breaks across more of its face and becomes quite playful also!Assuming you put in above the falls you will need to make your first decision - to run straight through and see what's what, or to try for one of the waves! Yes No Unsure. 8-Day Hebrides Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh. Good location close to town of Oban.An absolutely incredible sight watching the tide going in or out. Save. This website uses functional cookies only, we do not use tracking or advertising cookies.