Beaches in Scotland - Scottish Beaches Near The Mull Holiday Cottages
There is a one and a half-mile farm track from the cottages down to some of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland: Port Bheathain and Port-na-Sloachan. Both these stunning Scottish beaches offer sheltered areas for picnicking, rocky headlands and large expanses of sand at low tide. There are shrimps, whelks and mussels - popular and tasty seafood found on Scotland beaches. The water temperature is refreshing, although it gets better when the tide comes in over warm sand! The beaches are rarely visited and in a week you are likely to see only a couple of visitors walking along the coast. Seals can often be seen in the bays.
John and Ena Fisher, who run the farm and the holiday cottages, live in the nearby farmhouse, and they, or their family if they are not around, will be pleased to help you during your stay. Their telephone number is 01681 700345.
Langamull Beach
Langamull is perfect to combine with a walk; the beach is reachable 2 miles down the track. The walk is worth it, as it is one of the most stunning beaches on Mull, with a great view out to Rum, and parking in the Forestry Enterprise carpark between Dervaig and Calgary bay.
Calgary Beach
On visiting Calgary Beach on Mull, you'll find iron age forts amongst an exquisite white sand beach. Calgary Beach is just 5 miles from Dervaig village, and is ideal for the whole family. Alongside a coffee shop there is a gallery 10 minutes walk from the beach, parking, toilets and a Wild Camping area for tents.
Fidden Beach
This beach features pink granite outcrops around a white sandy bay. Fidden beach on Mull is perfect for watching the sunset and surounding wildlife and taking in the calm atmosphere. Fidden beach is a left turn from the Columba Centre, 2 miles from Fionnport.>
Traigh Ghael Beach
Traigh Ghael, Gaelic for white beach, is a quiet beach tucked away on the South of Mull. Traigh Ghael is perfect for walks and is a 2-3 hor hike through the Tireragan Nature Reserve, accessible from the road to Fidden, parking a couple of miles beyond at Knockvologan Farm. Once you're parked, it's through the gate at the side of the farm buildings. You can even see some abandoned settlements if you take detours through the reserve.
There are more good beaches described at http://www.explore-isle-of-mull.co.uk/beaches-on-mull.htm