Skip to main content
Wild About Lochaber

Wild About Lochaber

where great adventures begin...

Search form

Menu

  • Home
  • Explore
    • Wild Lochaber
    • Ardnamurchan, Moidart & Morvern
    • Fort William and Glen Nevis
    • Glencoe and Loch Leven
    • The Road To The Isles
    • #WildLochaber Photo Gallery
  • Accommodation
    • Self Catering
    • Caravan & Campsites
    • Hotels and B&Bs
  • Walking
    • Map of All Walks
    • Ardnamurchan and Moidart
    • Arisaig Mallaig and Glenfinnan
    • Fort William and Glen Nevis
    • Glencoe, Loch Leven & Argyll
  • Wildlife
    • Map of Wildlife Sites
    • Wildlife Experiences
    • Wildlife Habitats
  • Things To Do
    • Activity Providers
    • Beaches
    • Castles
    • Destinations
    • Gardens
    • Geology
    • Geopark Rock Route
    • Historic Attractions
    • Museums and Interpretation
    • Railways
    • Wildlife Experiences
    • Wildlife Hotspots
  • Travel
    • Electric Vehicle Charging Points
    • Ferries
    • Petrol Stations
    • The Caledonian Sleeper
  • What's On
    • Calendar
    • Arts, Culture and Community Events
    • Family Friendly Events
    • Walking Events
    • Wildlife & Geology Events
    • Events on Discover Glencoe
    • Road to The Isles & Ardnamurchan
  • Blogs
    • Ardnamurchan Area Blogs
    • Glencoe Area Blogs
    • Lochaber Blogs
    • West Coast Island Blogs
    • Wild About Lochaber Blog

Smirisary Beach

  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Smirisary Beach

Details

There are two beautiful sandy, remote beaches just south of the isolated crofting village of Smirisary in the bays by Port Achadh and Aonaich.  These lovely remote white sandy beaches abut machair grassland which is a riot of colour in Spring. There are also some fine coastal views of Eilean Coille and other small islands, as well as The Small Isles.

Smirisary Beach is a great place for relaxing and losing yourself. The species-rich coastal grassland and sandy shell-rich beach make it also an ideal spot for botanising, butterfly spotting and beachcombing. Take a dip in the beguiling turquoise seas, or look for cetaceans, seals and otters in the Sound of Arisaig. Scan the hills and crags for raptors whilst enjoying a picnic on the rocky outcrops. A stunning beach in a beautiful location.

The beach is reached by a lovely coastal walk across heath and rough pasture, passing through the crofting village of Smirisary. However, please note that the route can be very boggy in places and crosses a steep ravine. The 2 mile walk to the beach will take around an hour and you are likely to find yourself alone to relax and enjoy the beach and views.

Access

Park at the car park just before the end of the Smirisary road and follow the route to the beach as described in The Smirisary Walk.

Location

Links to useful information

  • Smirisary Beach Walk

OS Map

>>view map in full window

Things To Do

  • Things To Do
  • Activity Providers
  • Beaches
  • Castles
  • Destinations
  • Gardens
  • Geology
  • Geopark Rock Route
  • Historic Attractions
  • Museums and Interpretation
  • Railways
  • Wildlife Experiences
  • Wildlife Hotspots

Wildlife

  • Wildlife Overview
  • Wildlife Habitats
    • Woodland
    • Grassland
    • Upland
    • Bog
    • Freshwater
    • Maritime
  • Map of Wildlife sites
  • Wildlife Experiences

Beaches in Lochaber

  • Ardtoe Beach
  • Bay MacNeil Beach
  • Borrodale Beach
  • Bourblach Beach at Morar
  • Camas Ghaoideil
  • Camas nan Geall
  • Camusdarach Beaches
  • Cuil Bay
  • Cul na Croise Beach
  • Kilmory Beach
  • Peanmeanach Beach
  • Portuairk Beach
  • Rhu Point Beach
  • Samalaman Beach
  • Sanna Bay Beach
  • Smirisary Beach
  • Swordle Bay
  • The Silver Sands of Morar
  • The Singing Sands
  • Traigh Beaches

Glencoe

Discover Glencoe

Glencoe and Loch Leven

>>

Walking

Walking

Take a Walk on The Wild Side...

with over 100 wildlife focused walks across Lochaber, you'll be spoilt for choice

>>

Fort William

Fort William

Fort William, The Outdoor Capital

>>

Wildlife

wildlife

Wildlife

Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. A Wildlife Adventure Awaits.

>>

Ardnamurchan

West Highland Peninsulas

Ardnamurchan and The West Highland Peninsulas

>>

Activities

Activities

Activities

kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do

>>

Road to The Isles

The Road to The Isles

The Road to The Isles

>>

Day Trips

Day trips

Day Trps

Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out

>>

  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2023 Wild About Lochaber - All Rights Reserved

  • Wild About Lochaber on YouTube
  • Wild About Lochaber on Pinterest
  • Wild About Lochaber on Instagram
  • Wild About Lochaber on FaceBook
  • Wild About Lochaber on Twitter
Share/Save