Sandwood Bay Beach

Sandwood Bay is a natural bay on the far north-west coast of Scotland and lies about 5 miles south of Cape Wrath. Spend time exploring the mile of golden sand and dunes, with rocky cliffs and the Am Buachaille, a giant sea stack. The large sandstone stack, Gaelic for The Herdsman, was first climbed in 1968 by Tom Patey and Ian Clough.

Behind the bay’s large sand dunes, stretches Sandwood Loch – a freshwater loch full of brown and sea trout.

This beach is remote with no road access but is easily reached by a 4.5-mile long walk from the hamlet of Blairmore along a bleak fairly flat moorland track.

The beach is a good place to spot dolphins and other marine mammals.

Local legends include a sighting of a reclining mermaid of ravishing beauty on the rocks in the bay in 1900.

No facilities and the car park is at Blairmore and then the beach is a 4.5-mile walk.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Sandwood Bay Beach has dog restrictions.

Sandwood Bay beach, dogs allowed but must be kept on lead as sheep roam free.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 41 beaches in The Scottish Highlands, or check our list of The Scottish Highlands Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Sandwood Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 9.3℃ to 10.5℃ with wind speed 1.4 m/sec (NNE)

Monday, Jun 05

Expect a temp in the range 8.9℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (ENE)

Tuesday, Jun 06

Expect a temp in the range 9.1℃ to 10.6℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (NE)

Wednesday, Jun 07

Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 11.2℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (E)

Thursday, Jun 08

Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (E)

Friday, Jun 09

Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 3.6 m/sec (E)

Saturday, Jun 10

Expect a temp in the range 9.2℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (ESE)

Kinlochbervie weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Sandwood Bay Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Sandwood Bay Beach is at Kinlochbervie 10.09 km (6.27 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Sandwood Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sun 04 Jun
   Low Tide at 01:03 (Height 0.91m)
   High Tide at 07:02 (Height 4.53m)
   Low Tide at 13:24 (Height 0.80m)
   High Tide at 19:24 (Height 4.74m)

Mon 05 Jun
   Low Tide at 01:46 (Height 0.79m)
   High Tide at 07:47 (Height 4.57m)
   Low Tide at 14:05 (Height 0.82m)
   High Tide at 20:07 (Height 4.77m)

Tue 06 Jun
   Low Tide at 02:30 (Height 0.74m)
   High Tide at 08:37 (Height 4.52m)
   Low Tide at 14:49 (Height 0.93m)
   High Tide at 20:54 (Height 4.72m)

Wed 07 Jun
   Low Tide at 03:18 (Height 0.78m)
   High Tide at 09:31 (Height 4.40m)
   Low Tide at 15:36 (Height 1.11m)
   High Tide at 21:46 (Height 4.60m)

Thu 08 Jun
   Low Tide at 04:10 (Height 0.88m)
   High Tide at 10:30 (Height 4.23m)
   Low Tide at 16:28 (Height 1.33m)
   High Tide at 22:43 (Height 4.45m)

Fri 09 Jun
   Low Tide at 05:08 (Height 1.02m)
   High Tide at 11:33 (Height 4.04m)
   Low Tide at 17:27 (Height 1.54m)
   High Tide at 23:46 (Height 4.30m)

Sat 10 Jun
   Low Tide at 06:12 (Height 1.16m)
   High Tide at 12:41 (Height 3.90m)
   Low Tide at 18:35 (Height 1.69m)