Sandwood Bay

Sandwood is one of the most remote beaches on the mainland, with big dunes behind it, a freshwater loch and the Am Buachaille stack off the south end. There is no road in. The walk is about 6 km each way on a decent path from the car park at Blairmore, so it is a half-day out.

Good to know

• Allow around 4 hours return
• Take food and water, nothing on the way
• Strong currents, do not swim
• Part of the John Muir Trust estate, take litter home

Best time

Settled day in summer, long light until late

Getting there

Gravel car park at Blairmore, then 6 km walk each way

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.