Armadale Bay

Bay in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Armadale Bay

The Inn at Ardvasar The Inn @ Àird a&#039; Bhàsair (or Inn at Ardvasar) claims to be one of the oldest hotels in Skye. It joined the Eilean Iarmain group of businesses in 2017 and has since been refurbished &quot;to offer comfortable accommodation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere&quot;. — The Inn at Ardvasar Credit: Mark Percy

Armadale Bay is a picturesque bay located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. This stunning bay is known for its sandy shores, clear blue waters, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The bay is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

Armadale Bay is a popular spot for beachgoers and nature lovers alike. The sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing, picnicking, and enjoying a leisurely stroll along the shore. The calm waters of the bay are also ideal for swimming, kayaking, and other water activities.

Visitors to Armadale Bay can also explore the nearby coastal paths and trails, offering stunning views of the bay and the surrounding countryside. Birdwatchers will also appreciate the diverse array of bird species that can be spotted in the area.

Overall, Armadale Bay is a beautiful and serene destination for those looking to relax and unwind in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.066899/-5.8938622 or Grid Reference NG6404. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Inn at Ardvasar The Inn @ Àird a&#039; Bhàsair (or Inn at Ardvasar) claims to be one of the oldest hotels in Skye. It joined the Eilean Iarmain group of businesses in 2017 and has since been refurbished &quot;to offer comfortable accommodation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere&quot;.

The Inn at Ardvasar

The Inn @ Àird a' Bhàsair (or Inn at Ardvasar) claims to be one of the oldest hotels in Skye. It joined the Eilean Iarmain group of businesses in 2017 and has since been refurbished "to offer comfortable accommodation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere".

Armadale Bay

Armadale Bay

Armadale Bay Looking across to the ferry terminal with the MV Lord of the Isles about to depart for Mallaig.

Armadale Bay

Looking across to the ferry terminal with the MV Lord of the Isles about to depart for Mallaig.

Lord of the Isles Caledonian MacBrayne&#039;s ferry, the MV Lord of the Isles, departs for Mallaig.

Lord of the Isles

Caledonian MacBrayne's ferry, the MV Lord of the Isles, departs for Mallaig.

Arriving at Armadale Pier The ferry berth had been newly reconstructed to cater for the newer roll-on/roll-off ferries.

Arriving at Armadale Pier

The ferry berth had been newly reconstructed to cater for the newer roll-on/roll-off ferries.

Alan Murray-Rust

Dead tree A deciduous tree on the edge of a harvested conifer plantation.

Dead tree

A deciduous tree on the edge of a harvested conifer plantation.

Old reservoir above Armadale Castle

Old reservoir above Armadale Castle

Old reservoir above Armadale Castle Beinn Sgritheall (centre) and Ladhar Bheinn (right) are in the distance.

Old reservoir above Armadale Castle

Beinn Sgritheall (centre) and Ladhar Bheinn (right) are in the distance.

Cnoc Armadail Viewpoint often reached from Armadale Castle. Looking across the Sound of Sleat towards (from left) Knoydart, Loch Nevis and Mallaig.

Cnoc Armadail

Viewpoint often reached from Armadale Castle. Looking across the Sound of Sleat towards (from left) Knoydart, Loch Nevis and Mallaig.

Eilean Maol From the ferry as it approaches Armadale.

Eilean Maol

From the ferry as it approaches Armadale.

Low tide at Armadale

Low tide at Armadale

Armadale Bay

Armadale Bay

The Bay Pottery Studio ceramics by Maggie Zerafa, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.maggiezerafa.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.maggiezerafa.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The Bay Pottery

Studio ceramics by Maggie Zerafa, Link

Approaching Armadale Pier On ferry from Mallaig in the rain

Approaching Armadale Pier

On ferry from Mallaig in the rain

Ardvasar Bay

Ardvasar Bay

Waiting to board the Mallaig Ferry at Armadale

Waiting to board the Mallaig Ferry at Armadale

Ferry approaching Armadale Pier The CalMac &#039;Coruisk&#039; - very appropriate as that is where we had just been,

Ferry approaching Armadale Pier

The CalMac 'Coruisk' - very appropriate as that is where we had just been,

On the old pier, Armadale The memorial plaque to Kevin Walton.
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On the old pier, Armadale

The memorial plaque to Kevin Walton. Link

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Armadale Bay is located at Grid Ref: NG6404 (Lat: 57.066899, Lng: -5.8938622)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.066899,-5.8938622

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Ferry Terminal

Armadale Ferry

Addr City: Armadale

Ferry: yes

Public Transport: station

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Armadale

Name Be: Армадэйл

Name En: Armadale

Name Gd: Armadal

Name Ru: Армадейл

Name Sco: Airmadale

Name Uk: Армадейл

Place: village

Wikidata: Q957272

Wikipedia: en:Armadale, Skye

Lat/Long: 57.0660084/-5.8986564

Parking

Parking: street_side

Lat/Long: 57.070551/-5.8963317

Bus Stop

Clan Donald Centre

Bench: no

Bin: no

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 670010201

Naptan Bearing: NE

Naptan CommonName: Clan Donald Centre

Naptan Indicator: o/s Clan Donald Centre

Naptan Landmark: Clan Donald Centre

Naptan NaptanCode: 45326938

Naptan Street: A851

Naptan Verified: no

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 57.0697054/-5.8963814

Bus Stop

Armadale Pier

Bench: yes

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 6700712373

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Armadale Pier

Naptan Indicator: Bus Shelter

Naptan Landmark: Bus Shelter

Naptan NaptanCode: 45326937

Naptan Street: Pier Road (A851)

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 57.0642128/-5.8959967

Bus Stop

Clan Donald Centre

Bench: no

Bin: no

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 6700713984

Naptan Bearing: SW

Naptan CommonName: Clan Donald Centre

Naptan Indicator: opp Clan Donald Centre

Naptan Landmark: Clan Donald Centre

Naptan NaptanCode: 45342358

Naptan Street: A851

Naptan Verified: no

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

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Source: estimate

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Turning Circle

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Armadale Bay

Name En: Armadale Bay

Name Gd: Port Armadail

Natural: bay

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Cafe

The Stables

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Cafe

The Shed

Check Date Opening Hours: 2024-01-06

Diet Vegetarian: yes

Opening Hours Signed: no

Outdoor Seating: yes

Smoking: outside

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Ragamuffin

Shop: clothes

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Entrance: yes

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Check Date: 2022-07-18

Information: map

Map Size: region

Tourism: information

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Tourism: information

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Rubha Phoil

Access: permissive

Addr City: Ardvasar

Addr Housename: Rubha Phoil

Addr Postcode: IV45 8RS

Addr Street: Armadale Pier

Fee: yes

Internet Access: yes

Internet Access Fee: yes

Operator: Rubha Phoil

Tourism: camp_site

Lat/Long: 57.0638909/-5.8959101

Toilets

Access: yes

Changing Table: yes

Check Date Opening Hours: 2024-01-06

Fee: no

Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:15; Su 10:00-19:00

Wheelchair: designated

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Recycling

Recycling Clothes: yes

Recycling Glass: yes

Recycling Glass Bottles: yes

Recycling Type: container

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MacGillivray Motors

Shop: car_repair

Source: local_knowledge

Lat/Long: 57.0656073/-5.8999951

Fuel

Sleat Community Trading

Compressed Air: yes

Fuel Diesel: yes

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Armadale Stores - Bùth Armadail

Name En: Armadale Stores

Name Gd: Bùth Armadail

Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-13:00, 14:30-17:30; Sa 10:00-13:00

Shop: convenience

Lat/Long: 57.0655357/-5.9003063

Clan Donald Lands Trust Path Network

Check Date: 2024-01-06

Hiking: yes

Information: map

Map Size: region

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 57.0650415/-5.9011826

Isle of Skye Yachts

Leisure: marina

Name Gd: Sgothan an Eilein Sgitheanaich

Seamark Anchorage Category: small_craft_mooring

Seamark Harbour Category: marina

Seamark Type: anchorage

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Board Type: notice

Check Date: 2024-01-06

Information: board

Tourism: information

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Armadale Ferry Terminal

Addr City: Armadale

Addr Postcode: IV45 8RS

Addr Street: The Pier

Internet Access: yes

Opening Hours: Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 08:15-17:15

Operator: Caledonian MacBrayne

Shop: ticket

Tickets Public Transport: yes

Website: https://www.calmac.co.uk/article/2312/Armadale

Lat/Long: 57.0644881/-5.8949581

Ice Cream

The Shed

Check Date Opening Hours: 2024-01-06

Opening Hours Signed: no

Outdoor Seating: no

Takeaway: only

Lat/Long: 57.0642198/-5.8949757

Drinking Water: yes

Man Made: water_tap

Lat/Long: 57.0641827/-5.8959407

Isle of Skye Leather Company

Check Date Opening Hours: 2024-01-06

Opening Hours Signed: no

Shop: clothes

Lat/Long: 57.0648486/-5.893511

Post Office

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Lat/Long: 57.065551/-5.9003382

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 57.0685156/-5.8994636

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 57.0640922/-5.8988148

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking: shed

Lat/Long: 57.0654075/-5.9006093

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