Beaches · Central Scotland
Ganavan Sands
In or near Dunbeg.
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)
Other places nearby
RAF Oban War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Port na Mairt
Beaches · 0.5 km
Ganavan, Oban
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Ganavan
Other places · 0.5 km
Ganavan Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Lochan Dubh
Lakes · 0.9 km
Ganavan Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Little Ganavan Beach
Beaches · 1.2 km
Pennyfuir Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
Cnoc Càrnach
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Cnoc Carnach
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Aonadh Beag
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
RAF Oban War Memorial
RAF Oban War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Ganavan, Oban
Ganavan, Oban — house in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ganavan Bay
Ganavan Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Ganavan Sands
Places to stay
📷 7B&Bs · Central Scotland
Kilchrenan House
Kilchrenan House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland highlands.
📷 7📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 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
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📷 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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📷 5Frequently 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.