BeachHidden gem
Talisker Bay
Carbost, Scotland
Black sand beach below sea cliffs, with a waterfall dropping onto the shore.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
A single-track road ends at a small car park, then a flat mile-long path reaches this black sand and pebble bay. A waterfall falls over the cliffs onto the beach, and a sea stack stands off the south side. It is quiet and big on atmosphere.
Good to know
- Single-track road, some gradient
- Do not swim, currents are strong
- Allow an hour return
- Best time
- Evening, low sun
- Getting there
- Single-track road from Carbost, flat 1.6 km walk
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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