Camusdarach Beach

Camusdarach is one of the “Silver Sands of Morar”, a string of pale beaches and dunes between Arisaig and Mallaig. The beach changes character with the tide: at high water it splits into small stretches of sand, while at low water these join into broad expanses of pale sand sparkling with crushed shell. On clear days you can see the Cuillin on Skye, the hills of Rum and the cliffs of Eigg. The beach was a location for the film Local Hero (1983).

From the small public car park on the B8008, a path of about five to ten minutes leads through the dunes to the beach; please keep to the paths, as the dunes are being restored. The car park has no toilets or bins, and overnight stays and motorhome parking are not allowed. In summer it is easier to find a space early in the morning or in the evening. The beach is good for strolling, picnics and shell-hunting.