Calgary Bay
Calgary, United Kingdom
A white-sand beach with turquoise water and flower-rich machair behind it. There is a small informal parking area by the shore.
According to the Visit Mull and Iona website, Calgary Bay is the largest and most accessible beach in the north of Mull. Behind the sand lies machair, a lime-rich grassland found only on the west coasts of Scotland and Ireland and known for its wealth of flowers. At low tide a river winds across the sand. The village lies on the B8073, about 8 km west of Dervaig. The Canadian city of Calgary takes its name from this place: Colonel James Macleod suggested it in 1876 after staying here at Calgary House.
The car park is about 90 m from the beach, and Wikipedia also mentions public toilets. You will find more facilities in Dervaig. A wood between the beach and the Carthouse Gallery has paths with sculptures and art installations (“Art in Nature”). A path on the north side leads to an old pier and the abandoned settlement of Inevie. Above the bay stands Calgary Castle (formerly Calgary House), built in the early 19th century.
- Nearest town
- Calgary, United Kingdom
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 56.5785, -6.2795
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- Tobermory CampsiteCampsite12 km from Calgary BayTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Ardnamurchan CampsiteCampsite15 km from Calgary Bay · 30 pitchesTentsMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Lochan nan Àl CampsiteCampsite16 km from Calgary Bay
- Killiechronan CampsiteCampsite19 km from Calgary BayTentsCaravansDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Garden House CampingCampsite21 km from Calgary BayTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Salen Bay CampsiteCampsite22 km from Calgary Bay · 40 pitchesTentsMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowed
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Calgary Bay?
Calgary Bay is in Calgary, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.5785, -6.2795. It is about 14 km from Tobermory.
Can you camp near Calgary Bay?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tobermory Campsite, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Calgary Bay?
Calgary Bay is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mull and Iona by ferry from Oban.
What is there to see near Calgary Bay?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tobermory (14 km), Iona Abbey (28 km), Duart Castle (41 km) and Camusdarach Beach (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Calgary Bay?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)