Sandwood Bay is one of the iconic beaches in the UK. Remote, it is some 5k from the nearest habitation, Blairmore, which is a every small place. The remoteness of Sandwood Bay is what makes it. Once there the golden sand stretches some 3k. This is the last beach on the north west coast of Scotland, once at the northern extent of Sandwood bay, the sands give way to rocks and grass slopes that continue to Cape Wrath. To the southern end of the beach is the famous sea stack of Am Buichaille.

The start is in the small hamlet of Blairmore where there is a good sized carpark. This is the normal starting point for most people walking to Sandwood Bay.

From the car park cross the road, through the gate and follow the track over the moors. The path to Sandwood bay is well marked and follows this good track all the way. After about 1k is Loch na Gainimh which is passed on the east side. The track now continues to the much smaller Loch a Mhuilinn. From here the track becomes a path, still good walking and easy to follow. Much of this is over grass. Follow this towards the hill. Druim na Buainn, keeping to the left of the lochans. At the path division take the left branch and then over the dunes you will arrive at Sandwood Bay, one of the most remote beaches in the UK. Time to spend some time walking along the beach or just enjoying the view. To the west is the obvious stack of Am Buachaille, a notable landmark on the coast. To the north the bay continues for some 3k before reaching the rocky coast eventually leading to cape Wrath. (5kms. 50m. 1hrs. 40min.)

The return is by the outward route. Follow the path passed the small building to the south of the bay, passed the lochans and onto Lach a Mhuilinn from where the track starts. Then it is good walking following the path back to Blairmore and the car park. (5kms. 50m. 1hrs. 40min.)