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Gairloch Beach is a sheltered, spectacular sandy beach with large dunes and heather to the rear. The beach is accessed via a wooden boardwalk from a car park located beside a well-maintained 9-hole golf course.
The beach is set amidst rugged moorland and mountainous scenery, making it a popular destination for boating, walking, and other outdoor activities. There are plenty of footpaths in the area, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding countryside.
The beach has a free car park located next to the Gairloch Golf Club, as well as public toilets and showers. A wooden boardwalk provides access to the beach, cutting through the sand dunes behind it.
In 2017, Gairloch Beach was given Designated Bathing Waters status after a successful campaign against plans to discharge sewage into the loch. The proximity of the Gulf Stream means that the waters are relatively warm in summer, but this can also bring jellyfish to the area. Visitors are advised to look at these creatures but not to touch them, as some can sting.
The village of Gairloch is located about a mile to the north of the beach and offers a range of amenities, including pubs, restaurants, and places to stay. There is also a caravan park in the area, as well as the Gairloch Heritage Museum, which tells visitors about the history of the area. Marine wildlife tours can be booked, leaving from Gairloch Harbour, including glass-bottom boat trips and whale-watching expeditions.
Bay Sand Rock
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 4% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 98% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 23mph |  |
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The tide at Gairloch Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:59 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:55 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Free parking.
Dogs are allowed
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 13 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: An Ard, Gairloch
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NG805757
Coordinates: 57°43'3"N 5°41'12"W
Mapcode: GBR D8BB.9WG
What 3 Words: mentioned.tougher.sprouts
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: IV21 2BE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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