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Sandwood Bay with southern loop extension, Sutherland

Summary

Located four miles from the nearest road in far north-western Scotland, Sandwood Bay is as wild as British beaches come. This route adds value: climbing a hidden path up the southern end for spectacular views back over the Bay.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.3 miles (16.5 km)
Walking time:
06h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Blairmore car park (194 600) (NW Sutherland Coast)

lat: 58.491014

lon: -5.0997992

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