Gairloch Beach

No. 313 of 442 in Wester Ross, No. 1 for wild swims. Nature, 1.3 km from Gairloch.

A beach at Gairloch used as a bathing place for open-water swimming.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

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Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Gairloch Caravan & Camp SiteStay, in GairlochCamping
Sands Caravan and CampingStay, 4.7 km from GairlochCamping
Poolewe Caravan & Camping ClubStay, in PooleweCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bridge Cottage Cafein PooleweFood and pubs
Coast Coffee1.9 km from GairlochFood and pubs
The Shielingin GairlochFood and pubs
The Millyin GairlochFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Gairloch Outdoor Museumin GairlochHistory and heritage
Gairloch Museumin GairlochHistory and heritage
Gairloch Leisure Centrein GairlochRainy day
Inchgowan Gallery1.9 km from GairlochArt and galleries

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