Welcome To Tayvallich | Bay Information
General Information About Tayvallich Bay

Welcome to Tayvallich.
Tayvallich bay is known as a safe and picturesque anchorage for visiting yachts and motor cruisers. Tayvallich is a popular destination for walkers, foodies and wildlife lovers with a local bus service and connections to both Glasgow and Jura/Islay. The village has a popular pub/restaurant, a well-stocked shop, and coffee shop all supplying local produce. The shop has a shower for visitors use.
There are four visitor moorings (charges and payment method are displayed on the mooring cans) and two areas designated for anchoring marked on the chartlet. Visitors are welcomed to stay on the pontoon overnight on a first come first served basis. Avoid the marked Jura Passenger Ferry berth on the south corner. Charges are displayed at the pontoon notice board. The pontoon has 2.4m LWS at the shore end and 3.3m LWS at the seaward end. Water (own hose required) and 2 shore power outlets are available on the pontoon.
Charges
Visitor mooring | £20/night |
Slipway | £5 each way |
Pick up/drop off | Free of charge |
Pontoons - daytime under 9m | £5 |
Pontoons - daytime over 9m | £10 |
Pontoons - overnight under 9m | £15 |
Pontoons - overnight over 9m | £25 |
Electricity | Charged at cost |
All facilities available on a first come first served basis, no bookings
Over 7 nights by arrangement only
Pay for your stay here
Alternatively pay by bank transfer:
Sort code: 80-22-60
Account: 22859167
To activate the shore power:
- Either call the number on the pedestal or go to
https://payments2.topupmeters.co.uk/ - Enter the meter serial number (found on the meter with instructions)
- Enter the ID code (found on the meter with instructions)
- Enter payment details
- Plug in
- Minimum payment £5
- Currently charged at £0.75/kwh
Local Contacts:
Tayvallich Bay Association
Moorings etc.
- Phone:
07831181185
- Email:
admin@tayvallichbay.com
- Website: www.tayvallichbay.com
Tayvallich Inn
A local pub and restaurant by the bay
- Phone:
01546870282
- Website: www.tayvallichbay.com
Venture West
Short trips, Day trips and private or corporate charter
- Phone:
07789071188
- Website: https://www.venture-west.co.uk/
Jura Passenger Ferry
Scheduled ferry service to and from Jura and private hires
- Phone:
07768450000
- Website: https://jurapassengerferry.com
West Coast Motors
Local and national bus service
Taxi Service | KJ cars
Local taxi service
- Phone:
07970 158406
Local Shop/Coffee Shop
A small local shop by the bay
- Phone:
01546870364