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Sandwood Bay — United Kingdom
Wild & scenic

Sandwood Bay

Sutherland, Scotland · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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A mile of empty pink sand guarded by a sea stack at the roadless edge of northwest Scotland.

In season the water at Sandwood Bay (Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom) reaches about 14°C. Best months: May to September.

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Sea temperature
~14°C in the warm season
Water
Clear, cold Atlantic with rolling breakers
Sand
A mile of pink-tinged sand backed by dunes and a freshwater loch
Swimming
Wild and cold with strong surf; for hardy swimmers only
Surf
Occasional Atlantic swell but remote and unpatrolled
Best time to visit
May to September
Setting
Remote moorland and the sea stack Am Buachaille, a four-mile walk from the road
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Sandwood Bay: frequently asked questions

Where is Sandwood Bay?

Sandwood Bay is at Sutherland, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Sandwood Bay?

In the warm season the sea at Sandwood Bay reaches about 14°C. Clear, cold Atlantic with rolling breakers.

When is the best time to visit Sandwood Bay?

The best time to visit Sandwood Bay is May to September. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Sandwood Bay have?

Sandwood Bay has a mile of pink-tinged sand backed by dunes and a freshwater loch.

Is Sandwood Bay good for swimming?

Wild and cold with strong surf; for hardy swimmers only.

Can you surf at Sandwood Bay?

Occasional Atlantic swell but remote and unpatrolled.

Photo: Manico at English Wikipedia (CC0) · source