intermediate
Smirisary, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

Whitesands

Whitesands in the Scottish Borders is an expansive sandy beach on the northwest Scottish coast with exposed Atlantic conditions requiring intermediate to advanced swimming ability. The remote, dramatic setting is spectacular but conditions change rapidly; always check forecasts and swim with caution.

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Whitesands

56.8168, -5.8645

Details

Location
Smirisary, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
56.8168, -5.8645

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