BLUE500 - Scotland's Great Loop
Explore the Loop / Leg E

Caladh Harbour

Natural anchorage in the Kyles of Bute and the wilderness alternative to Tighnabruaich. Its BLUE500 value is seclusion and scenery rather than services.

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Why this stop matters

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Natural anchorage in the Kyles of Bute and the wilderness alternative to Tighnabruaich. Its BLUE500 value is seclusion and scenery rather than services.

Kyles of Bute Sailing Club lists Caladh Harbour among the area’s quiet anchorages. No managed visitor berth, fuel, water, waste, showers, repair or launch/recovery facility has been established in desktop research. Navigation details, holding, depth and shelter must come from current charts/pilot information and a boat visit.

At a glance

What a cruiser needs to know

Visitor berthingNatural anchorage; no managed berth. Known anchorage; all navigation/holding details FIELD/PILOT CHECK.
LayoverNot suitable for unattended long-term layover. Overnight anchorage only. At anchor - crew remains aboard None.
FuelNone.
Water & powerNone.
Launch / liftNone. N/A
AshoreWilderness Kyles anchorage.

Field verification still required

Boat reconnaissance required: verify usable anchoring area, depths, seabed/holding, swing room, crowding, shelter by wind direction, entrance hazards and tidal effects using authoritative navigation sources. Identify any appropriate dinghy landing without encouraging access over private land.

Primary source

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BLUE500 organises the route, but operational and navigation-critical information must remain current.

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