Ramp Description:
Long ramp that give access from mid-high tide.
Very narrow and difficult to reverse over if you have a wide vehicle at the peak of the ramp, it is quite sharp and restricts your veiw, requires somebody to guide the driver of the vehicle
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Directions:
Ardersier is east of Inverness past the Airport. Head out the A96 (towards Aberdeen) for about 3 miles and turn left signposted Ardersier and Airport. Follow the road until you come to Ardersier. Turn left onto the High St and then 1st left after the speed hump, you'll see the top of the ramp from the road.
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Ramp Type:
Concrete
Ramp surface in good condition but sometimes required to be cleared of seaweed and pebbles before using
Westerly winds create swell and can make launch an recovery difficult.
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Upper Area:
Concrete
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Lower Area:
Shingle
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Suitability:
Large trailer needs a car
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Ramp Length:
1/2 tidal
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Facilities:
There is a small car park at the top of the ramp.
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Charges:
None - Public Slipway
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Cruising Area:
Moray Firth
The Moray Firth is a dolphin watch area, there is a notice at the top of the ramp warning of this and bringing to your attention that you are being watched, the locals don't like jet skis so don't be surprized if you have a visit from the police even if you haven't done anything wrong
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Navigational Hazards:
Sometimes lobster pots laid in bay, they are marked but can be difficult to see.
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