Ockle to the Singing Sands: Ardnamurchan

Denis Drury

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This is a walk in one of the remotest areas of Scotland and the most westerly part of mainland Britain. The route is easy to follow and offers stunning views of the islands of Rhum, Eigg, Muck and in clear weather, Skye, before descending to the white sandy bay of Camas an Lighe. The name 'Singing Sands' comes from the squeaky sound that the fine white sand makes as it is walked on. The beaches here are only accessible on foot or by bike, therefore are usually very quiet. If the tide is out then it's possible to explore the bays and inlets along the coast before returning by the same route. In order to take advantage of the spectacular coastal views the walk is best done on a clear day. The middle section of the walk can be a bit boggy in wet weather.

2023: See comment below regarding the usually deserted beach being crowded this summer. This may be due to increased forestry work allowing vehicular access along forest tracks.

Scotland - Central Scotland - Argyll and Bute - Coast

Features

Birds, Flowers, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Moor, Sea, Wildlife, Woodland
9/11/2023 - Laura Cryer

I'm always looking for a good walk of about 10 miles which ends at or includes a beach, accessible only on foot or by bike. This walk appeared to fit the bill! Directions were spot on and I was lucky enough to see deer and an eagle and not a soul! However, on reaching Singing Sands, after almost exactly five miles, I was horrified to see a car park, on the dunes, full of motorhomes, cars, vans, and motorbikes. The beach, which I had assumed would be empty and unspoiled, was crowded with surfboards, lilos, yapping dogs and barbeques. I turned tail and returned the way I'd come, to Ockle.