Sanna Bay
Highlands
Sanna Bay is a remote, extraordinary beach at the far tip of the Ardnamurchan peninsula, the most westerly point on the British mainland. The beach is reached via a long single-track road from Kilchoan, and the sense of arriving at something genuinely special at the world's edge is intense. The sands are white and fine, the water turquoise in good light, and the views encompass the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Coll as well as the distant Outer Hebrides. Sanna Bay is consistently listed among the finest beaches in Scotland.
No dog restrictions apply at Sanna Bay. Year-round dog access under Scotland's Land Reform Act. The wild, remote character and low visitor numbers make this an outstanding off-lead environment. Dogs should be supervised near the cliff sections at the bay's edges.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand, Dunes
- Tide Notes
- Exposed Atlantic bay at Ardnamurchan. Can be dramatic in westerly swells. Multiple coves within the bay.
- Facilities
- None at beach. Kilchoan has a pub and post office/shop. Ferry to Tobermory from Kilchoan
- Parking
- Small car park at Sanna. Reached via a long single-track road from Kilchoan. Allow extra time
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Sanna Bay, 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
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