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Photo of Skipness Castle Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Skipness Castle Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Skipness Castle Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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7.4

Good

Skipness Castle Beach

Skipness, United Kingdom

#156 out of 298 in Scotland

7.4

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Claonaig • 3.9 km

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About

Skipness Castle Beach is located on the Kilbrannan Sound and it is in the 12th place out of 33 beaches in the Argyll and Bute region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Skipness Castle Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, 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.

Skipness Castle Beach is located in Argyll and Bute within Claonaig, 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

Claonaig • 3.9 km

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Claonaig • 3.9km

Transport

Airport

RAY • 19.3km

Bus Station

Ferry Terminal • 24.2km

Train Station

Largs (LAR) • 29.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Skipness Castle Beach?

The beachline of Skipness Castle Beach is covered with gray pebbles. 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 Skipness Castle Beach?

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

Skipness Castle 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.

So the overall recommendation of the Skipness Castle Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Skipness Castle 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Skipness Castle Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Skipness Castle 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 Skipness Castle Beach?

Skipness Castle 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 Skipness Castle Beach?

The bar is located right on the Skipness Castle Beach.

How far is the Skipness Castle Beach from parking?

The Skipness Castle 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Skipness Castle 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Skipness Castle Beach (Argyll and Bute) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Skipness Castle Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.