SANDWOOD BAY
• Distance: 8 miles • Duration: 4-5 hours
With its miles of golden sand dunes, dramatic cliffs and offshore rock stack, Sandwood Bay on Scotland’s north-west coast is one of Britain’s loveliest beaches. Reach its sands by walking in from Blairmore car park, along the wide track that crosses the moorland. You’ll pass the outflow of several lochs, using the stepping stones to cross the water, and a ruined crofter’s house at the stunning Sandwood Loch before the beach swings into view. Remember to look out for dolphins!