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Ballachulish
Ballachulish Beach
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Ballachulish Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 84th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly 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.
Ballachulish Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
Key features
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Ballachulish Beach (Highland) is located outside the Ballachulish 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 Ballachulish 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.
User reviews
"This beach is an amazing spot to witness a beautiful sunset, take a leisurely stroll along the shore, and admire the burial islands. It's a great place for families to enjoy a walk, although it's not exactly considered hiking. In fact, I'm confident that even a wheelchair could easily access most parts of it!"
Lila Anderson
"If you happen to be driving by, make sure to take a moment to stop and appreciate the absolutely breathtaking views from this spot. 😊😊"
Benjamin Smallwood
User reviews
"This beach is an amazing spot to witness a beautiful sunset, take a leisurely stroll along the shore, and admire the burial islands. It's a great place for families to enjoy a walk, although it's not exactly considered hiking. In fact, I'm confident that even a wheelchair could easily access most parts of it!"
Lila Anderson
"If you happen to be driving by, make sure to take a moment to stop and appreciate the absolutely breathtaking views from this spot. 😊😊"
Benjamin Smallwood
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Ballachulish Beach?
The Ballachulish Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Ballachulish Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ballachulish 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 Ballachulish Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Ballachulish Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Ballachulish 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Ballachulish Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Ballachulish 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 Ballachulish Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ballachulish Beach.
How far is the Ballachulish Beach from parking?
The Ballachulish Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Ballachulish 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 Ballachulish 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 Ballachulish 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.
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