32 KM
Grade C
A longish crossing over to a very significant landmark, known as ‘Paddy’s Milestone. Ailsa Craig is the remains of a plug of rock that sat deep within an ancient volcano. It provides impressive cliffs, a lighthouse, plenty of history and is one of the biggest gannet colonies in the world.
32 – 41 KM
Circumnavigation
Open Sea Crossing
No Landing Zones
Grade C
Show Description
Spectacular Cliffs
One of the biggest gannet colonies in the world
Lighthouse
Plenty of history and historic remains
Many other sea birds and chance of cetaceans during the crossings
Useful Links and/or Updates
Best starting place is the Varyag Memorial car park at Carleton Bay, with easy parking & beach access.
Beware of ferries passing the outside coast of Ailsa Craig
Gallery
Ailsa Craig's West Coast & Gannets
Ailsa Craig's West Coast & Gannets
Ailsa Craig's West Coast & Gannets
Ailsa Craig's Old Rusting Foghorn
Alisa Craig Lighthouse
Landing at Ailsa Craig Lighthouse
Ailsa Craig
Ailsa Craig
Ailsa Craig Lighthouse
Ailsa Craig's West Coast & Gannets
Ailsa Craig's Gannets
Ailsa Craig's Old Railway
Ailsa Craig from Carleton Bay
Ailsa Craig from Carleton Bay
Ailsa Craig's West Coast & Gannets
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