Photo of Carnlough Beach with brown sand & rocks surface

Photo of Carnlough Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Carnlough Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Carnlough Beach and the settlement

Photo of Carnlough Beach backed by cliffs

6.7

Good

Carnlough Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carnlough Beach?

The bar is located right on the Carnlough Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Bridge Inn (McAuley's) is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

Carnlough, United Kingdom

#274 out of 298 in Scotland

6.7

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Strone • 41.7 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Marine Takeaway

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Meal Takeaway Cheng Du

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar The Bridge Inn (McAuley's)

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Meal Takeaway Dragon Sun Chinese & European Takeaway

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar The Glencloy Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Waterfall Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Frances Anne and Tapestry Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Harbour Lights Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Meal Takeaway The Galley

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Farm Scroggy Wood

960m

Park Straidkilly Nature Reserve

1.2km

Hiking Area The Heights

1.6km

Park Glenarm Walled Garden

2.2km

Hiking Area The Turntable Carnlough Quarry

2.3km

Hiking Area Binnagee Hill

2.7km

National Park Glenarm Forest

2.9km

National Park Glenariff Forest Park

8.6km

National Park Glenariff Waterfalls & Forest Park

9.8km

Playground Carnlough Playground (1)

120m

Playground Carnlough Playground

840m

Playground Natural Play Park Carnlough

1.5km

Playground Glenarm Playground

2.4km

Grocery Store McCormick Bros.

1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Morellis Carnlough

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop The Milk Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Cranny Falls

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Madman's Window

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Access to Hidden Village of Galboly

8.6km

Historical Landmark The Hidden Village of Galboly

8.1km

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About

Carnlough Beach is located on the The Northern Strait and it is in the 32th place out of 33 beaches in the Argyll and Bute region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long bay with turquoise water and brown sand & rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Carnlough Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Carnlough Beach is located in Argyll and Bute within Strone, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Located within the settlement

Strone • 41.7 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Marine Takeaway

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Meal Takeaway Cheng Du

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar The Bridge Inn (McAuley's)

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Meal Takeaway Dragon Sun Chinese & European Takeaway

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar The Glencloy Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Waterfall Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Frances Anne and Tapestry Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Harbour Lights Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Meal Takeaway The Galley

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Farm Scroggy Wood

960m

Park Straidkilly Nature Reserve

1.2km

Hiking Area The Heights

1.6km

Park Glenarm Walled Garden

2.2km

Hiking Area The Turntable Carnlough Quarry

2.3km

Hiking Area Binnagee Hill

2.7km

National Park Glenarm Forest

2.9km

National Park Glenariff Forest Park

8.6km

National Park Glenariff Waterfalls & Forest Park

9.8km

Playground Carnlough Playground (1)

120m

Playground Carnlough Playground

840m

Playground Natural Play Park Carnlough

1.5km

Playground Glenarm Playground

2.4km

Grocery Store McCormick Bros.

1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Morellis Carnlough

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop The Milk Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Cranny Falls

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Madman's Window

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Access to Hidden Village of Galboly

8.6km

Historical Landmark The Hidden Village of Galboly

8.1km

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Strone • 41.7km

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Bus Station

Parkmore Station • 10.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Carnlough Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Carnlough Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carnlough Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Carnlough Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Carnlough Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Carnlough Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Carnlough Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Carnlough Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Carnlough Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Carnlough Beach?

Carnlough Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carnlough Beach?

The bar is located right on the Carnlough Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Bridge Inn (McAuley's) is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Carnlough Beach from parking?

The Carnlough Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Carnlough Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Carnlough Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cranny Falls located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Carnlough Beach (Argyll and Bute) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Carnlough Beach (Argyll and Bute) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.