Ganavan Beach
This lovely string of rural beaches, nestling around the clear waters of Ganavan Bay can be found a few miles north of Oban. This is the perfect place to come if you are looking for a tranquil, sandy beach with stunning scenery.
There are views around the craggy coastline of Ganavan Bay, across the Firth of Lorn and towards the isles of Lismore and Mull. The beauty of this place will take your breath away.
There are plenty of good walking routes in the area and dogs are allowed on the beach at any time of year.
A car park can be found at the end of Ganavan Sands Road and there is a small holiday village nearby.
The partial ruins of 13th century Dunstaffnage Castle, where Flora MacDonald is said to have been held captive, is just a few miles up the coast and is well worth a visit.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
No
Dogs friendly beach?
Dogs allowed
No dog restrictions.
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Activities
- Rock pooling
Facilities
- Toilets
Nearest town
Postcode
PA34 5TB
OS grid ref.
NM 8620 3277
Parking
Parking is available.
Water quality
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Ganavan Beach Reviews
Extinction of Ganavan Beach
Fotwin
Nov 21st 2019Houses to be built along the full length of the Ganavan car park rear wall up to the rock outcrop where the kids abseil will further destroy the environment and value of the beach and surrounding land which is used every day by Obanites for their health and stress free recreation
Who made this decision to destroy Ganavan Beach?
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Anne
Aug 14th 2020Hey can you tell us more about the new houses?