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Sanna Bay

  • Lose yourself in the dunes and beach at Sanna Bay
  • Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), sometimes known as the Scottish bluebell.
  • The blue seas and silver sands of Sanna Bay
  • The clash of the limpets
  • Male common blue butterfly flitting in the dunes at Sanna Bay
  • Views of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse from Sanna Bay
  • Oystercatchers at Sanna Bay
  • Look out for the sand martins at Sanna Bay
  • Beautiful demoiselle by the burn in the dunes at Sanna Bay
  • Dark green fritillary at Sanna
  • Bog pimpernel in the dune slacks at Sanna Bay
  • Marsh lousewort in the dune slacks at Sanna Bay
  • Grayling butterfly in the dunes at Sanna Bay
  • Sandpiper bobbing on the rocks at Sanna Bay
  • Sedum acre, biting stonecrop, at Sanna Bay
  • Ringed plover on the rocks at Sanna Bay
  • New dunes in the making at Sanna Bay
  • A little burn running through the dunes at Sanna
  • Silver sands of Sanna Bay
  • Shells on the beach at Sanna Bay
  • Lady's bedstraw and thyme on the dune slacks at Sanna
  • Marram grass at Sanna Bay
  • A forest of sea kelp at Sanna Bay
  • Autumn gentian (Gentiana amarella) by the carpark at Sanna Bay.
  • Strange saucers - the buttons of young thongweed.
  • Breadcrumb sponge in a rockpool at Sanna Bay
  • Flat periwinkle grazing on seaweed at Sanna Bay
  • Sanna Bay is great place for rockpooling
  • Sanna Bay - rocky outcrops and silvery sands
  • Sanna bay at low tide with kelp washed up on the sandline.
  • Water mint (Mentha aquatica) behind the dune slacks at Sanna.
  • Grass of Parnassus on the dune slacks behind the beach at Sanna Bay.

Details

The fabulous beaches of Sanna and Portuairk provide amazing views of Ardnamurchan Point and The Small Isles. White sands, clear turquoise seas, species-rich dunes and small rocky islands make it one of the most stunning beaches in the area. In spring and summer, the dunes are a riot of colour with thyme, bedstraws, harebells, orchids and vetches, whilst the dune slacks support bog pimpernel, water mint, grass of parnass and marsh lousewort.  The creeping willow (Salix repens), a tree barely taller than the surrounding grass, makes an unusual addition to the plant list.  A great place for butterflies, including blues, browns and fritillaries.  Look out for otters and an array of coastal birds.   In addition, there are many pleasant walks in the area.  Sanna Bay is a favourite amongst artists and photographers alike.  Take time to explore this stunning beach with its rockpools, clear seas and lovely dune system.  A great place to lose yourself.

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  • Portuarik to Sanna Walk
  • Ardnamurchan Day Trips - The Far West

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

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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

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