Beaches

Sandy beach · West Kintyre

Bellochantuy Beach

A sandy west-coast beach with views towards Islay and Jura.

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Bellochantuy and Bellochantuy Bay
Photo: Steve Partridge · Photo credit

A CLOSER LOOK

Discover Bellochantuy Beach

A sandy west-coast beach with views towards Islay and Jura.

What to expect

The beach at Bellochantuy sits beside the Argyll Hotel, making the village a place to combine time on the sand with a separately arranged meal. The open coastal setting rewards taking a little time to watch the changing light rather than treating it only as a roadside photograph.

Planning your visit

Check tides and conditions and use an appropriate signed approach. Hotel parking, toilets and dining are business facilities, not automatically public beach amenities. Ask the hotel if you intend to use them, and keep dogs controlled around other beach users.

Visitor guide reviewed 30/09/2026. Opening, availability and access can change; confirm essential arrangements directly.

Sources & further visitor information

These sources informed our visitor guide. Follow the relevant business or site for current arrangements.

Address
West Kintyre, Kintyre, Scotland.

Access requirements? Contact the venue or site manager before travelling to check steps, paths, toilets and assistance.

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