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Part of the Lochaber snorkel trail!
This white sand beach provides stunning views of the Cuillins on Skye, as well as several other islands.
Beginner snorkellers can easily learn directly off this beautiful beach. More experienced snorkellers can explore the rocky outcrops where juvenile fish and crabs take shelter amongst the kelp.
Plan a visit
By road
Follow the A830 through Arisaig and before the Morar River Bridge, turn left onto the B8008. Pass signs for Silversands Trekking Centre until you reach Camusdarach beach car park.
From the car park, take a short walk over the small bridge and turn right along the flat, narrow dirt path lined with ferns. This path opens out onto sand dunes then leads to the north end of the bay.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
The nearest train station is Morar (2.8 miles away).
By bus
Bus services are provided locally by Shiel Buses (Busaichean Seile).
Provided by Google Maps
Here is the wind forecast and tide times for this snorkel site. It is your responsibility to assess whether these conditions are suitable for snorkelling.
Other considerations
Please be a responsible snorkeller; do not touch, take or tease wildlife.
This area is home to internationally important colonies of breeding seabirds (April-September) and seals (harbour seals June-July, grey seals August-December). Please behave responsibly and stay distant, wildlife should be left undisturbed. For more information see sealalliance.org and nature.scot. Avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds and livestock; follow the Outdoor Access and Marine Wildlife Watching codes.
Snorkelling can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is your responsibility to check the conditions present on the day and assess whether it is safe to snorkel.
Please read our top tips to being a safe and responsible snorkeller.
Share your snorkel stories #ScottishSnorkelTrails
We have worked hard with coastal communities and organisations across Scotland to create these snorkel trails, to:
We would therefore love to hear your feedback on how you’ve found using them! From photos, videos and artwork to posts, blogs and more – every piece of little or large feedback will be read and valued! You can share them with us via email (livingseas@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk), Facebook (@Scottish Wildlife Trust) or Bluesky (@scotwildlife.bsky.social) – use the #ScottishSnorkelTrails.
FURTHER READING
Nearby reserves
Prince’s Cairn, Loch Nan Uamh
Ardnastang
Lochaline
Loch Linnhe Picnic Area
Bishop’s bay
Local group
Local Group 1
