Red Point beaches
Two red-sand beaches at the end of the road south of Gairloch, facing Skye and the Torridon hills.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 44 m
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About this walk
Red Point beaches is an easy 6 km out-and-back walk with 150 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Red Point car park (grid reference NG 726 692).
Red Point is where the road from Gairloch gives up, and beyond it are two beaches of reddish sand, one north of the headland and one south, with an old salmon-fishing station between them and Skye, Raasay and the Torridon hills across the water. The walk visits both. The path on south to Craig bothy and Diabaig is one of the great coastal walks of the north-west.
Route
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The two beaches
Walk to the north beach, over the headland to the south beach, and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Red Point beaches take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6 km route, which has 150 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Red Point car park (grid reference NG 726 692). Car park at the road end.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Tracks, grassy paths and sand.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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