The channel here still wanders at the entrance. At the momenmt it's on the South side but could change next week. Call the HM and keep an eye on the acho sounder.

I reviewed these notes at the end of May 2022. I had a natter with HM about entrance bar and he says that the fishermen are coming in on the Northern side of the entrance and then making their way across to the left hand bend in the Half tide wave barrier. The best advice is to give him a call on 14 and then come in after half tide on the flood! Prices have changed but it sounds a nice place to call in.

Deeper water in the river is definately on the normal south side. No difficulties entering or leaving at reasonable states of the tide.

Marina well set-up for late arrival, early departure. Welcoming packs in blue box on visitor's pontoon with fobs for access.

Harbourside restaurants continue to be excellent.

I reviewed these notes at the end of April 2021. The harbour no longer offers the Broomhill quay for mooring so make for the marina. The deep water is reported to be on the North side of the entrance but is known to shift. Prices in the marina have changed.

I reviewed these notes in April 2019. We received reports last summer (2018) that the sand bar at the entrance had moved over to the South side. We carry a warning that this is always a possibility. Other than that, prices have gone up, I've updated the chart and obtained a chartlet of the layout of the marina.

I've been living aboard on glen coe in Amble Marina now since October 2017 .I recommend Amble to any one looking for a safe mooring long term or just short term . I'm here till spring . before setting off again . around Scotland . and heading back for Argyll .the marina is fully fitted out with a 40ton hoist and good local facilities with in a min walk .

These notes were reviewed by Don in March 2017. The work on Broomhill Quay is complete and it looks pretty topside friendly - they will take boats here but it is fairly unusual as most boats opt for the marina where the facilities are much better. The note below that the inside passage is "easy" may be the case but Barbados Billy is fairly experienced; if in any doubt go round the long way!!

After a bash up the coast it is always nice to reach Amble. I have been a few times now and it is always a good experience. The staff are really helpful with advice and where to get stuff they haven't got. I needed some new batteries and the local motor factor delivered them to the marina within the hour. The chandlery is perhaps not a well stocked at it once was but that is the way now with online shopping. Food is a short walk away and there are a few pubs to choose from. Access is easy with good anchorages if you want or if waiting for the tide on the bar. In good weather the inside channel is easy but just mind the many pot markers.

These notes were reviewed by Don in March 2015 and the marina prices updated, otherwise there have been no changes

These notes were reviewed by Don T on the 8th April 2013. The work on the damaged quay wall is due to be completed in time for the 2013 season and the marina prices have been updated for that season.

18/7 – Amble – Amble marina describes itself as “the friendliest marina in the country” so I had great fun walking around smiling and waving at everyone to put their motto to the test…The marina is a very pretty marina with lots of space for visitor’s, there’s a mix of working fishing vessels and yachts and has fantastic onshore facilities with some great power showers and well stocked chandlery! On entrance its wise on low tidal states to stick close to the harbour wall where the channel is at its deepest, there is also a large part of the right hand side of the channel that dries out and buoyage can get a little confusing.

We had a good meal at Zecca and Italian restaurant on the Right side of the High St. on 6th August 2010. None of the pubs in the town do food. There is a chain pub further out of town which they tell you about at the marina. Marina fuel prices 71p/litre domestic £1.27/litre propulsion at 15/12/2010.