Photo of Kinloch Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Kinloch Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Kinloch Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Kinloch Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kinloch Beach and the settlement

Photo of Kinloch Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

5.8

Pleasant

Kinloch Beach

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There are 100 places to stay in the Kinloch Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5198377&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Birdsong Bothy Inviting 1 Bedroom House in Colbost</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3240192&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dunhallin Ard</a></li></ul>

Dunvegan, United Kingdom

#298 out of 298 in Scotland

5.8

Pleasant

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

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Located within the settlement

Dunvegan • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Park Coral Beach Rock

8.7km

Museum Giant Angus MacAskill Museum

440m

Tourist Attraction The Duirinish Stone

750m

Tourist Attraction The Fairy Bridge

4.9km

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About

Kinloch Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 113th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

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

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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Varkasaig beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

Kinloch Beach is located in Highland within Dunvegan, 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.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Dunvegan • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Park Coral Beach Rock

8.7km

Museum Giant Angus MacAskill Museum

440m

Tourist Attraction The Duirinish Stone

750m

Tourist Attraction The Fairy Bridge

4.9km

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Stays nearby

2 accomodations nearby

Birdsong Bothy Inviting 1 Bedroom House in Colbost

3.9km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Birdsong Bothy Inviting 1 Bedroom House in Colbost

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dunvegan • 3.7km from center

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11km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Dunhallin Ard

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Dunvegan • 10.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.9km

Varkasaig beach Varkasaig beach

7.1 Good

6.1km

Lampay Beach Lampay Beach

7.6 Very good

8.4km

Coral Beach Coral Beach

7.6 Very good

8.4km

Skye Coral Beach Skye Coral Beach

7.6 Very good

14.6km

Portnalong Jetty Portnalong Jetty

5.8 Pleasant

18.1km

Talisker Bay Beach Talisker Bay Beach

6.6 Good

19.9km

Carbost beach Carbost beach

5.8 Pleasant

26.5km

Camus More Camping Beach Camus More Camping Beach

6.4 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Dunvegan • 590m

Transport

Airport

BEB • 47.2km

Bus Station

Police Station • 22.1km

Train Station

Kyle of Lochalsh • 54.6km

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Questions and answers

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

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold 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 Kinloch Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kinloch 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 Kinloch Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Kinloch Beach is partially protected from waves.

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

Is the Kinloch 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 Kinloch Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Kinloch 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 Kinloch Beach?

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

Campers (caravans / tent)

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

The bar is located right on the Kinloch Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kinloch Beach?

There are 100 places to stay in the Kinloch Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Kinloch Beach from parking?

The Kinloch 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 Kinloch Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Kinloch Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Duirinish Stone located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Kinloch Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 8°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kinloch 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.Kinloch 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.