How deep is Loch Linnhe?

How deep is Loch Linnhe?

492′Loch Linnhe / Max depth

How deep is the corran narrows?

11 metres deep
The mouth of the loch leads out to Loch Linnhe at the Corran Narrows, a bottleneck less than 200 metres wide, where a sill 11 metres deep separates the upper loch from the much larger lower one (Figure 1).

Is Loch Linnhe fresh water?

Loch Linnhe has a fjordic nature where sea bed topography (with shallow sills), freshwater input and meteorological forcing drive the circulation. Freshwater inflows are a key control of the dynamics of the Loch Linnhe system through determining surface stratification and controlling deep water renewal.

How big is Loch Linnhe?

Loch Linnhe is a Tidal Sea Loch at 10miles long about 1mile wide. It is a massive 164metres deep making it the second deepest sea loch on the West Coast with a tidal range of 4.5metres.

Can you swim in Loch Linnhe?

Loch Linnhe The Loch is enjoyed by all watersport enthusiasts including open-water swimmers. Loch Linnhe is a tidal sea-loch and lies at the foot of Ben Nevis, giving off some of the best views.

Are there dolphins in Loch Linnhe?

Loch Linnhe Wildlife Wildlife in the Loch is in abundance with many seals taking advantage of its small islands throughout its length; also popular are porpoises, Dolphins and many sea birds you could even see Golden Eagles souring above.

Is there a bridge at Corran?

A study has confirmed the viability of building a fixed link over Scotland’s Corran Narrows and has found that a bridge would cost far less than a tunnel. The fixed link would replace the long-established ferry service across the Corran Narrows in West Lochaber.

What fish can you catch in Loch Linnhe?

May to October sees the best fishing with various species, including codling, whiting dabs, dogfish, spurdogs, wrasse, coalfish, pollack, strap congers and sometimes lots of small thornback rays with the odd bigger specimen to 10lb possible. Winter means codling, whiting and dabs.

Can you kayak on Loch Linnhe?

Loch Linnhe – Offers a variety of sea kayaking opportunities. There is a tide race at the Corran Narrows, where the ferry crosses to Ardgour and Ardnamurchan, and at the North end of Lismore, there is a proper Highland Castle which you can paddle under – Castle Stalker.

Can you take a motorhome on the Corran Ferry?

There are no return tickets available. Payment is made on the ferry by cash, bank card or cheque….FARES as from 1st April 2022:-

How many cars can the Corran Ferry take?

There are two ferries used on the route, the larger one being the main ferry, with the smaller (older) one serving as a relief vessel for emergencies and to cover maintenance. They can carry approximately 24-30 and 14-18 cars respectively. The smaller one is normally moored in the water near Ardgour.