Sandaig beach is a beautiful little beach that is easy to reach on a forestry road. Unfortunately, the woodlands in the area are cut which doesn't make the walk down the most beautiful one you'll have ever done. But the beach is nice and if the tide is low, you can even walk to some of the islands in front of it. Maxwell Gavin's grave is at the beach and you can see the remains of the hut in which he was living. There is also a grave for Edal the otter that died when the hut was burned down. If you want to know more about Maxwell Gavin, there is a nice little museum in Kyle of Lochalsh that is worth checking out.
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Clive G

August 5, 2025

Something a little different this week, and back to sea-level!
Visits to Scotland are not all about climbing mountains, every now and then I get to do something else. This time I decided to take the short walk to beautiful and atmospheric Sandaig bay on the Glenelg penisula. This sublime place was immortalised as Camusfearna in 'Ring of Bright Water' - the famous book by Gavin Maxwell telling of his life with his pet otters at this lonely spot. The weather was calm and warm, and while I was exploring the little islands this yacht slowly made its way towards me.

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Location: Glenelg And Arnisdale, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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