Kilmory Sands
Argyll and Bute
Kilmory Sands is a remote, quiet beach on the west coast of Loch Sween on the Knapdale peninsula, Argyll. The beach is sandy and sheltered, reached via a single-track road through forestry. The surrounding Knapdale landscape is dramatic and largely unpopulated, with the nearby Crinan Canal providing additional walking interest. Sea eagles have been reintroduced to Knapdale and may be spotted on a visit.
No dog restrictions apply. Year-round dog access. Very few visitors outside summer. No facilities at the beach.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Sheltered loch beach with limited tidal movement compared to open coast beaches.
- Facilities
- None. Lochgilphead has full amenities
- Parking
- Small parking area at road end near Kilmory
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Kilmory Sands, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
Shepherds Cottage - Loch Linnhe
Sleeps 6 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £478 / 7 nights
Mountain View - Kinlochleven
Sleeps 6 · 3 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £1,294 / 7 nights
Birchbank Loch View Lodge
Sleeps 2 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £476 / 7 nights
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