Beach
Achmelvich Beach
Lochinver, Scotland
Small white-sand bay with turquoise water, 5 km from Lochinver.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Achmelvich is a sheltered cove with pale sand and clear shallow water that looks tropical on a bright day. There is a car park, a youth hostel and a campsite nearby. The tiny Hermit's Castle sits on the rocks at the north end.
Good to know
- Gets busy at the car park in July and August
- Water is cold even in summer
- Check beach water quality notices
- Best time
- Morning or evening in summer
- Getting there
- Single-track road, summer car park, 2WD fine
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Parking
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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