Glenelg

Glenelg Beach

Good for Relax

6.7

/ 10 Good

#274 out of 298
in Scotland

About

Glenelg Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 101th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Glenelg Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

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Historical

+11 ^oC +9 ^oC

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+9 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Glenelg, Scotland, Highland

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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Glenelg Beach (Highland) is located outside the Glenelg settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Glenelg Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
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- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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Transport

SKL• 11.8km
Harbour Slipway• 8.5km
Kyle of Lochalsh• 8.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Glenelg Beach?

The beachline of Glenelg Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Glenelg Beach?

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

Glenelg 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.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Glenelg Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Glenelg Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Glenelg Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Glenelg Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glenelg Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glenelg Beach.

How far is the Glenelg Beach from parking?

The Glenelg 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Glenelg Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Glenelg Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 8°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Glenelg Beach (Highland) 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 Glenelg Beach (Highland) 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 Glenelg 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.