Sand Beach

No. 405 of 442 in Wester Ross, No. 2 for wild swims. Nature, 4.6 km from Gairloch.

A beach used as an outdoor bathing spot.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Best months
June, July, AugustNot for January, February, March, April, October, November, Decemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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Gairloch Caravan & Camp SiteStay, in GairlochCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Millyin GairlochFood and pubs
The Shielingin GairlochFood and pubs
Badachro Inn3.8 km from GairlochFood and pubs
Coast Coffee1.9 km from GairlochFood and pubs

If it rains

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

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