Lochgoilhead

About 15 years ago we had had a family holiday in a cottage in Lochgoilhead, so a trip by sea was definately in order. After leaving James Watt Dock a course was set to take us in to Loch Long       ( Loch Goil is a spur off Loch Long ). Turning north in to Loch Long itself we saw a Naval vessel patrolling in the loch, the AIS system identified the vessel as HMS Grimsby. 

HMS Grimsby patrolling in Loch Long

As we approached Finart Bay we kept to the west side of the loch as instructed as we passed the navy facility at Coulport, and shortly afterwards turned to port into Loch Goil.

Loch Long

The entrance to Loch Goil

 On arriving at the head of the loch, we picked up a Loch Goil Jetty Trust mooring just off the cottage we had holidayed in so many years ago.

Lochgoilhead, with the dinghy jetty to the right.

Our holiday cottage from years ago.

 There was lots of waterborn activiity with sailing dinghys, and groups of kids in Canadian canoes. We had a peaceful night on the mooring before re-tracing our track down Loch Long and on to the marina at Holy Loch.