Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Ganavan Sands
Ganavan Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ganavan Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.4389°, -5.4699°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Ganavan Sands is a beach located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA34. It is known for its scenic views and coastal environment. The area offers a mix of sandy shores and natural beauty typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4389, -5.4699
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 5TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 3 km
Sources
- osm: w150031042 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ganavan Sands?
- Ganavan Sands is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 5TB).
- What is Ganavan Sands?
- Ganavan Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ganavan Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 5TB.
- Is Ganavan Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Ganavan Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ganavan Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 5TB.