Photo of Gairloch Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Gairloch Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Gairloch Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Gairloch Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Gairloch Beach located in natural area

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7.9

Very good

Gairloch Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Gairloch Beach?

There are 20 places to stay in the Gairloch Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gairloch Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2094105&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gairloch Hotel 'A Bespoke Hotel'</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=238692&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Old Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=238696&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gairloch Highland Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3958077&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rona</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=576768&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Shieldaig Lodge Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8016443&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Loch Ewe Luxury Pods</a></li></ul>

Gairloch, United Kingdom

#90 out of 298 in Scotland

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Gairloch • 1 km

Map of beach

Park Inverewe Garden

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Gairloch Beach (Hotel)

340m

Museum Gairloch Museum

790m

Tourist Attraction Gairloch Waterfall

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Shellfish Safaris

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Bridge on the Ewe River

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Pool House Historic Home

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Victoria Falls

9.9km

Art Gallery Solas Gallery

690m

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About

Gairloch Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 24th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Gairloch Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gairloch Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.

Gairloch Beach (Highland) is located outside the Gairloch settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Gairloch Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +9 ^o C

Air temperature

7.3 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Gairloch • 1 km

Map of beach

Park Inverewe Garden

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Gairloch Beach (Hotel)

340m

Museum Gairloch Museum

790m

Tourist Attraction Gairloch Waterfall

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Shellfish Safaris

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Bridge on the Ewe River

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Pool House Historic Home

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Victoria Falls

9.9km

Art Gallery Solas Gallery

690m

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Located at nearest locality

Gairloch • 22.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Gairloch Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Gairloch Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Localities

Nearest

Gairloch • 1km

Transport

Airport

SKL • 52.3km

Bus Station

Fire Station • 14.9km

Train Station

Duncraig • 42.4km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Gairloch Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Gairloch Beach?

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

The Gairloch Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Gairloch Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Gairloch Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. 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 Gairloch Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Gairloch Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Gairloch Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Gairloch Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gairloch Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gairloch Beach?

There are 20 places to stay in the Gairloch Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Gairloch Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Gairloch Beach from parking?

The Gairloch Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Gairloch Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Gairloch Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Gairloch Beach (Hotel) located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gairloch Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gairloch Beach is August. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Gairloch Beach (Highland) 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.Gairloch Beach (Highland) 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.