Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Beach of the Movie "Local Hero"
In or near Ardvasar.
Beach of the Movie "Local Hero" — a beach in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
John Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Morar · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Beach of the Movie "Local Hero" is a beach located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Beach of the Movie "Local Hero" is located in the Scottish Highlands. This beach served as a prominent filming location for the 1983 film, which has since gained a cult following. Its scenic coastal landscape is representative of the rugged beauty characteristic of this region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.9586, -5.8485
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH40 4PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Morar — 2 km
Sources
- osm: node/3002583472 (ODbL)
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Morar Bay
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Arisaig Hill
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River Morar
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Morar railway station
Forts · 2.0 km
Morar Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Mòrar
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.0 km
Morar Railway Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beach of the Movie "Local Hero"?
- Beach of the Movie "Local Hero" is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH40 4PL).
- What is Beach of the Movie "Local Hero"?
- Beach of the Movie "Local Hero" — a beach in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beach of the Movie "Local Hero"?
- The nearest railway station is Morar, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH40 4PL.
- Is Beach of the Movie "Local Hero" free to visit?
- Yes, Beach of the Movie "Local Hero" is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beach of the Movie "Local Hero"?
- The nearest railway station is Morar, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH40 4PL.