Photo of Acharacle beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Acharacle beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Acharacle beach with spacious shore

Photo of Acharacle beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Acharacle beach and the settlement

7.1

Good

Acharacle beach

Kilchoan, United Kingdom

#206 out of 298 in Scotland

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Grigadale • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Park Kincavel Estate

1.3km

Farm West Ardnamurchan Community Garden

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Sanna Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Ardmore Point

9.3km

Historical Landmark Corrachadh Mòr (Most westerly point on Mainland UK)

1.5km

Historical Landmark Dùn Ara

9.6km

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About

Acharacle beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 77th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, 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.

Acharacle beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sanna Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Acharacle beach is located in Highland within Grigadale, 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 +12 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Grigadale • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Park Kincavel Estate

1.3km

Farm West Ardnamurchan Community Garden

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Sanna Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Ardmore Point

9.3km

Historical Landmark Corrachadh Mòr (Most westerly point on Mainland UK)

1.5km

Historical Landmark Dùn Ara

9.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Grigadale • 880m

Transport

Airport

COL • 28.9km

Bus Station

Breadalbane Street at Fire Station • 14.7km

Train Station

Morar • 35.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Acharacle beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. 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 Acharacle beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Acharacle 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 Acharacle 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.

Acharacle 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 Acharacle beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Acharacle 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Acharacle beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Acharacle 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Acharacle beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Acharacle beach.

How far is the Acharacle beach from parking?

The Acharacle 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Acharacle beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Acharacle 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 March with air temperature 8°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Acharacle 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.Acharacle 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.