Bourblach Beach at Morar
A short walk to the fantastic silver sands on Bourblach beach in Morar Bay between Arisaig and Mallaig. The beach is the real star of this walk. The beach is particularly lovely at low tide, with its rocky outcrops, surrounded by low, undulating heather-clad hills.
Look out for ravens on the high hills, rock pipits on the rocky outcrops on the beach, and wading birds, such as curlew, oystercatchers and shelduck at low tide. There are also good views of Morar on your return journey.
Route Details
1. Park by the roadside near the private road/track to Bourblach off the A830 between Arisaig and Morar. Take the track by the side of the houses and follow the signpost directed to the beach across a wooden bridge over a small stream by a cottage. Head up hill over rough pasture and heath to the way marker post and then onto the white painted house, Bourblach House. Walk by the boundary fence line in front of the house to the gate in the corner of the field. Continue over the hill and descend straightaway to the silvery sandy beach or veer right at the top of the beach along a rock strewn path to the far side.
Explore the beach at leisure with its interesting geology and abundance of fanworms and other worm casts at low tide . You can also continue along the path to another more secluded inlet.
2. Return by the same route.
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Safety
Route details and information are provided in good faith. All walking is potentially dangerous and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are properly dressed and equipped, have a map and compass, have checked and planned your route in advance and are able to navigate effectively. Maps displayed on these walking pages are intended as an overview of the walk and are NOT suitable for navigation. Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect landowners and residents' privacy. Always check the weather forecast and let others know if you are walking in the hills.
