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Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille Sea Stack

Natural Monuments

Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille Sea Stack

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Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille Sea Stack

Name: Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille Sea Stack
Rating: 2

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Location: Kinlochbervie, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille Sea Stack

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1. Sandwood Bay on the Cape Wrath trail from Blairmore

13.1km

03:32

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Blairmore to Sandwood Bay — Cape Wrath Trail

13.2km

04:16

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sandwood Bay & Am Buachaille loop on the Cape Wrath Trail from Blairmore

15.5km

04:48

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex Foxfield

November 3, 2021

The scene of Viking landings, numerous shipwrecks and many a wild camp, Sandwood Bay is considered one of Britain's most stunning beaches. A large stretch of golden-pink sand faces off against the wild North Atlantic, with Cape Wrath to the north and the towering Am Buachaille sea stack to the southwest. The beach is flanked on either side by impressive cliffs and is even home to a dramatic little waterfall.

The area is owned and managed by the John Muir Trust and can be accessed via a path from Blairmore. Inland from the beach is the beautiful freshwater Sandwood Loch and the ruins of a former croft. To the east is the Strathchailleach bothy, a former farmstead that makes for an excellent overnight objective.

haertera

June 12, 2024

Luckily, the beautiful sandy beach can only be reached via a long hike and is therefore not too crowded. It is a worthwhile hiking destination when the weather is nice.

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Martin

August 3, 2019

One of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Really fantastic!

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Location: Kinlochbervie, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille Sea Stack

1. Sandwood Bay on the Cape Wrath trail from Blairmore

2. Blairmore to Sandwood Bay — Cape Wrath Trail

3. Sandwood Bay & Am Buachaille loop on the Cape Wrath Trail from Blairmore

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