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1. Sandwood Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By 292islaw
We started the walk just before 9am and were the only two on the beach when we got there around 80mins later. The walk to the beach is relatively flat with a couple of small ups and downs. There is a stunning backdrop of the larger mountains in the area and small lochans are dotted along the way. Once you turn the final curve of the land Sandwood Bay stretches out to the left with Sandwood Loch to the right. A stunning view with mountain, lochs and coastline in one panorama. The water was tinted with turquoise and there are big dunes leading to the beach front. I would absolutely recommend the 13km round walk and would also recommend going early ish to get pass the night campers on their way back and to miss the day visitors heading down a little later. There is a donation box in car park for John Muir Trust who cleans the car park facilities and ensures the natural, remote beauty of Sandwood Bay is maintained.
2. Luskentyre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,055 reviews
Reviewed By gillyy2014 - Norwich, United Kingdom
This is as close to heaven as you could get, it took my breath away so calming and peaceful.The white sand and crystal clear sea that just go on for miles and miles with the Harris hills as a backdrop it truely is a magical place
3. Camusdarach Beach
4. Sango Bay
5. Balnakeil Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By 454kateg - Strachur, United Kingdom
Beautiful big, quiet beach with clean white sands clear azul water below challenging golf course, interesting ruined church and graveyard
6. Durness Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By drjasonclark - London, United Kingdom
I went here for my 50th birthday. It was stunning and very very special. White sand, blue sea, and freezing cold (it was January!). A must-visit part of the UK.
7. Elie Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
When you think of the requirements for a good seaside resort, Elie and Earlsferry is pretty much as good as it gets. The village is quaint and charming, the beach is fantastic, the harbour area lovely, the coastal walks stimulating, etc etc etc. Add the delightful Ship Inn and several other delightful cafes and shops and you really have it all. We always pop in here when we are in Fife and have never been disappointed.
8. Achmelvich Beach
9. Loch Morlich
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 593 reviews
Reviewed By andytM4330OL - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We had a great weeks weather in Aviemore and Loch Morlich was visited nearly every day.There is so much to do and the girls enjoyed Paddle boarding,Kayaking and swimming in the Loch.We had a lovely beach BBQ one evening as well several picnics
10. Machir Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 294mariay - Chester, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach - we were lucky enough to have a calm and sunny day and spent hours wandering around the rock pools and along the sand. Easy to access and decent parking with a bin. No toilets. Not suitable for swimming with appropriate warning signs to remind you .. however there are rock pools and shallower sections where you can at least get your feet wet. Don’t leave Islay without seeing this.
