Wild Swimming
Silver Sands of Morar
The Silver Sands of Morar are a string of white-sand beaches south of Morar village — among the most beautiful on the Scottish mainland, with views across to Eigg and Skye. The short River Morar runs from Loch Morar to the sea at the north end of the sands; do not treat it as a sheltered alternative, because river flows can be strong. Accessible from the A830 Road to the Isles, with the ScotRail Mallaig line stopping at Morar.
Quick facts
- Type
- Beach
- Region
- Lochaber
- Grid ref
- NM 679 921
- Entry
- Sandy shore
- Depth
- Shallow (wading depth)
- Midges
- Very high
- Dogs
- Off-lead OK
Key hazards
- cold water shock
- midges
- exposed coastal sections can have strong tidal flow off headlands
Getting there
Highland Council lists a Silver Sands–Morar community car park, with paid overnight parking; double yellow lines restrict parking on the B8008 along the coast, so do not park on the road. Morar station is in the village at the north end. Access rights apply throughout.
Safety
Not a designated bathing water. Tidal currents can run off the rocky headlands — stick to the central sand areas for swimming. No lifeguard. Midges are intense in still weather.
Best for
- beach walk + swim
- ScotRail Mallaig Line day trip
- Small Isles photography
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:31
- Sunset
- 16:43
- Civil dawn
- 06:50
- Civil dusk
- 17:24
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 October 2026
Common questions
- Can you reach the Silver Sands of Morar by train?
- Yes — the ScotRail Mallaig line stops at Morar village, at the north end of the sands. The line from Glasgow Queen Street via Fort William is one of the most scenic train journeys in Europe.
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