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Sandy
Beaches in Coigach
Some of the best beaches in Britain. |
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| Coigach
has a superb choice of sandy beaches, the best
known being at Achnahaird which was featured
in the Daily Mail - Sat 14th August 1999 - Best
Of British Beaches by Sophie Butler who described
it as :- "A pearl of a beach on Scotland's West Coast where you will find fine sand and peace. It lies north of Ullapool and is reached by a single-track road two miles past Achiltibuie. From there, a short walk will get you to low-lying grass hillocks that back sand and rock pools. There are lovely views of Stac Polly and other neighbouring mountains from the beach and most of the surrounding area is made up of Inverpolly Nature Reserve. The reserve is a haven for wild cats, pine martens and golden eagles." |
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| Other sandy beaches may be found at Acheninver, Badentarbet (right), Altandhu, Reiff, Camus Eilean Glas Garvie Bay and Badenscallie (below). Some are almost at the roadside while others can be reached on foot in 5 to 15 minutes. |  |
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You can expect
to find sand from about half tide at most of
these but don't be surprised if you don't find
any people there, with so many places to go
there is more than enough space for everyone.
Tide tables for the local area are available from Polbain Stores. |
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| There are also numerous sandy beaches to be found around the local freshwater lochs. Some are right beside the road and with no tide to worry about you can go any time. |  |
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