About Big Sand Beach
Big Sand Beach is a magnificent 2-kilometre sweep of golden sand on the Gairloch peninsula, consistently rated among the finest beaches in Scotland. The beach faces northwest across the Minch toward the outer Hebrides, with the jagged peaks of the Torridon mountains making a dramatic backdrop to the south. Clear and clean water with a gentle shelving bottom makes it one of the safer swimming beaches on the NC500.
Highlights
2km arc of golden sand
Views to Torridon mountains
Gairloch Sands Holiday Park adjacent
Safe swimming
Water sports
🚐 Motorhome Tip
Gairloch Sands Holiday Park is one of the best-positioned campsites on the entire NC500, right on the beach. Book well ahead for July and August. A genuinely brilliant motorhome overnight location.
Getting There
From Gairloch village, drive north on the B8021 for 3 miles to Big Sand. Car park and campsite are signed.
Best Time to Visit
May to September. Sunset facing northwest with Torridon as backdrop is exceptional.