The Singing Sands, Kentra Bay
Through the woods round Kentra Bay to a hidden beach whose sand squeaks underfoot.
- Distance
- 14.2 km
- Ascent
- 250 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 58 m
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About this walk
The Singing Sands, Kentra Bay is a moderate 14.2 km out-and-back walk with 250 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Arivegaig (grid reference NM 655 679).
The Singing Sands (Camas an Lighe) is a white beach on the north coast of Ardnamurchan that squeaks, or sings, when you walk on dry sand. It's reached on foot only: from Arivegaig, a track rounds Kentra Bay and climbs through forestry to Gortenfern before dropping to the shore.
The bay looks out to the Small Isles. Return the same way.
Route
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1
Round Kentra Bay
Follow the track round the head of the bay and up through the forest to Gortenfern.
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2
The beach
Drop down to the Singing Sands, and return the same way.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Singing Sands, Kentra Bay take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 14.2 km route, which has 250 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 Arivegaig (grid reference NM 655 679). Small car park at the end of the public road at Arivegaig.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Forest tracks and a path down to the beach; some wet ground.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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