The little known Scottish beach that is an 'absolute hidden treasure'
July is officially here, and there is no time like the present to get out and make the most of the Scottish summer. If you haven't already, a trip to the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer season.
Many Scots enjoy heading to the country's most famous and popular beaches to spend time with friends and family. However, some don't like the noise and chaos of having so many people around and would rather head somewhere where they have a bit more privacy.
If you are looking for a beach that is significantly quieter, there is one bay along Scotland's western coast that is renowned for its tranquility. Sanna Bay is located along the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, at the westernmost point on mainland Britain.
It is one of the country's most remote beaches, situated more than two hours from Fort William. While the beach's secluded location makes it difficult to get to, those who make the journey will be well rewarded.
Sanna Bay is an untouched beach where it is not uncommon to find yourself the only human present. It is the perfect tranquil place to go to clear your head or enjoy a quiet day out with a loved one.
According to Wild About Lochaber, the large beach is comprised of four smaller sandy bays. These are separated by rocky headland.
The beach itself features pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. It is a rare Scottish beach that feels straight out of a country with a warmer climate, with one recent visitor stating that they felt like they were "back in Thailand".
Sanna Bay is a terrific spot for a picnic, and no doubt you will need one after the long journey. With magnificent vistas out over islands such as Rum and Eigg, it is hard to imagine a more scenic location to enjoy a bite to eat.
The bay is also a wonderful place to do a bit of wildlife spotting, with dolphins and even whales occasionally seen in its waters. Meanwhile, there is no shortage of rock pools that visitors both young and old will get a kick out of investigating.
On Google, Sanna Beach has received overwhelming acclaim from visitors. The bay has a perfect five-out-of-five rating based on 173 reviews.
One tourist wrote: "Absolute hidden treasure this place, I was there on a Saturday afternoon and was one of only eight people on the beach. Very long single track road with passing places, take you time and just enjoy the views."
A second review reads: "Breathtaking, had the beach to myself too. The single track road for 80 minutes is mesmerising, I recommend this beach highly.
"Free parking too, great place to take a dip or chill with a picnic. I felt like I was back in Thailand again."
Another visitor shared: "What a fantastic beach. We have been to some very nice remote beaches in the UK and this is number one for us.
"The beach is beautiful sand, there are rock pools for exploring, a beautiful backdrop and the water was lovely to swim in."
Sanna Beach can be reached via a long and winding narrow single-track lane. The car park is situated around a 10-minute walk from the bay.
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