Season: spring

I arrived early for this visit to Sanna Bay, which sits near mainland Britain’s most westerly point.  The rising tide was halfway in over the white sand and not a soul was about, a timeless scene.  The geology is exceptional here, with grand volcanic granite hills leading down to course marram grass and white shell beaches scattered along the edge of the bay.  You can catch a glimpse of the lighthouse at Ardnamurchan Point from the beach, watching over hazardous sailing waters.

An early morning scene on half a tide at Sanna Bay.

Season: summer

Sitting on the shore of Loch Sunart between Ardnamurchan Point and its lighthouse to the south and Sanna Point in the north, Sanna Bay is the most westerly bay in mainland Britain.  It’s an exquisite location for wildlife watching, featuring otters, sea eagles and pine martens, if you’re fortunate.  On a fine day, you can look across to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rhum, Muck and Canna. This is a spectacular oasis, an age away from the hustle and bustle of the city, like another world and a fine place to rebalance and recharge your batteries.

George’s succinct appreciation of the beach.

The ancient expanse of Sanna Bay at low tide.