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Achmelvich Beach is a beautiful, sheltered, and rural west coast bay characterised by a large expanse of silver sands. The beach is surrounded by granite outcrops that divide it into sections, and it is edged with rocks and grassland, providing a stunning mountain backdrop.
The beach looks across the bay to the coastal village of Lochinver, with the islands of Lewis and Harris visible just offshore. A smaller sandy cove is located just north of the main beach and can be reached along the beach at low tide. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag, indicating its high water quality and environmental standards.
Achmelvich Beach is popular with families, windsurfers, water-skiers, and kayakers during the summer months. Visitors can engage in various activities, including fishing, hiking, and exploring the surrounding mountain trails, which offer breathtaking scenery. Fishing enthusiasts can catch a variety of fish species, including cod, haddock, and mackerel, while hikers can climb the rocky outcrop of An Farad Bheag for stunning views.
The beach is accessed via a single-track road from the B869, and it is rarely crowded, despite having a nearby campsite and caravan park. Free parking is available nearby, and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the beach. A 1950s landmark building, known as Hermit's Castle, is located on the headland, offering a unique and interesting feature to explore.
Bay Sand Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 69% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 11mph | |
The tide at Achmelvich Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:55 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:26 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Toilets
Free parking.
No dogs allowed during the busy summer months.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 21 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 83 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 76 miles by road.
around 27 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 94 miles by road.
Location: Feadan
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Loch an Inbhir (Lochinver)
OS Grid: NC056249
Coordinates: 58°10'12"N 5°18'20"W
Mapcode: GBR F784.BF6
What 3 Words: epic.nuptials.escapes
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest postcode: IV27 4JB
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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