Sailean Ruadh

This is much more intimate than the adjacent Airds Bay, completely quiet and surrounded by beautiful broadleaf woods which are carpeted with wild flowers — primroses, violets and celandine in May. Just up from the head of the inlet is what must be a man-made dam which forms a little lochan set in trees, which is very charming. Otherwise there is nothing specific to do or see here. But I am afraid in 2013 there was a threat to this anchorage — an over-large fish farm across the entrance. Planning permission was granted in 2014 but apparently one can anchor beyond the obstruction. Because my mast is now too high to get under Connel Bridge, I can't go and look for myself.