Bennane Head tidal streams:
The tides round Bennane Head are rather interesting. As the flood rushes up the Firth of Clyde, through the North Channel, you might expect it to flow north all the way up the Ayrshire coast. However, it hits Bennane head and splits, so south of the Head the flood is south going!
On the ebb the two streams reverse and travelling at 2.5 knots, they collide off the Head. This disturbed water can get even rougher against a SW wind.
For kayakers, unless you hit the Head at slack water, you will need to paddle against the tide on one side of the Head or the other.
South of Bennane Head to Finnarts point
SSW going +0425 HW Greenock
NNE going -0140 HW Greenock
North of Bennane Head to Lendalfoot
NNE going +0425 HW Greenock
SSW going -0140 HW Greenock
A solitary perch on Whilk Isle.
The Cannibal's Cave and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo!