Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ganavan Bay
In or near Dunbeg.
Ganavan Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Ganavan Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Ganavan Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its scenic coastal views, the bay offers a blend of sandy beaches and rocky shores. The surrounding area is characterised by rugged landscapes typical of the Highlands, making it a notable spot for outdoor activities and nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4333, -5.4667
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 5TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648894 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ganavan
Other places · 0.3 km
Lochan Dubh
Lakes · 0.3 km
RAF Oban War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Pennyfuir Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.6 km
Port na Mairt
Beaches · 0.6 km
Ganavan Sands
Beaches · 0.6 km
Ganavan, Oban
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Cnoc Càrnach
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Cnoc Carnach
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Little Ganavan Beach
Beaches · 1.0 km
Raven Path
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Cnoc nam Faoileann
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
RAF Oban War Memorial
RAF Oban War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Pennyfuir Cemetery
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📷 3📷 3Where to eat & stay near Ganavan Bay
Places to stay
📷 7B&Bs · Central Scotland
Kilchrenan House
Kilchrenan House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Lancaster Hotel
The Lancaster Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Alexandra Hotel
Alexandra Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Backpackers Hostel
Oban Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Tigh an Truish Inn
Tigh an Truish Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ganavan Bay?
- Ganavan Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 5TU).
- What is Ganavan Bay?
- Ganavan Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Ganavan Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 5TU.
- How do I get to Ganavan Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 5TU.