Mol Bàn

Beach in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Mol Bàn

View over Ob Leasaid Looking south east from beside a cairn on the hillside just east of Manish.
View over Ob Leasaid Credit: Richard Dorrell

Mol Bàn is a stunning beach located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in the small village of Arisaig, it is part of the picturesque West Highland coastline. The name Mol Bàn translates to "white shingle" in Gaelic, which aptly describes the beach's beautiful white sands.

Stretching over half a mile along the coast, Mol Bàn offers visitors a tranquil and unspoiled natural setting. Surrounded by rugged cliffs and bordered by crystal-clear turquoise waters, it provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The beach is also a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a variety of seabirds and marine life.

Mol Bàn is an ideal destination for those seeking outdoor activities and relaxation. The beach is perfect for long walks, picnics, or simply soaking up the sun. The shallow waters make it safe for swimming, and during low tide, visitors can explore rock pools teeming with fascinating marine creatures.

The beach is easily accessible, with a car park nearby and a short walk down to the shoreline. Facilities such as public toilets and a café can also be found in the vicinity, ensuring visitors have all the necessary amenities.

Mol Bàn's remote location and natural beauty make it a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands. With its pristine sands, breathtaking views, and abundant wildlife, this beach offers a truly memorable experience for anyone fortunate enough to visit.

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Mol Bàn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.807191/-6.8457983 or Grid Reference NG1290. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over Ob Leasaid Looking south east from beside a cairn on the hillside just east of Manish.
View over Ob Leasaid
Looking south east from beside a cairn on the hillside just east of Manish.
Cairn and view, Manish Looking east past a neatly built cairn on the hillside just east of Manish.
Cairn and view, Manish
Looking east past a neatly built cairn on the hillside just east of Manish.
North past the cairn A view to the north past a cairn on the hillside just east of Manish.
North past the cairn
A view to the north past a cairn on the hillside just east of Manish.
Ruins and a house, Ardslave A view to the south east over the eastern coast of Harris.
Ruins and a house, Ardslave
A view to the south east over the eastern coast of Harris.
Ob Leasaid Ob means an enclosed bay and this one is an excellent example, with a narrow channel from the sea widening to form a wide sea loch.
Ob Leasaid
Ob means an enclosed bay and this one is an excellent example, with a narrow channel from the sea widening to form a wide sea loch.
Manais One of the scattered settlements in eastern Harris, on the isthmus that separates Ob Leasaid from the open sea.
Manais
One of the scattered settlements in eastern Harris, on the isthmus that separates Ob Leasaid from the open sea.
The Winding Road The Bays road of eastern Harris twists and turns its way through the Lewisian gneiss landscape.
The Winding Road
The Bays road of eastern Harris twists and turns its way through the Lewisian gneiss landscape.
Loch Gheocrab One of the larger sea lochs on the east coast of Harris.
Loch Gheocrab
One of the larger sea lochs on the east coast of Harris.
Beachrabhaic Only a handful of houses make up the hamlet of Beacravik.
Beachrabhaic
Only a handful of houses make up the hamlet of Beacravik.
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais
Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
Old school at Manais
Old school at Manais
Shed at Manais The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Shed at Manais
The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Ob Leasaid At Manais
Ob Leasaid
At Manais
Cairn above Manais
Cairn above Manais
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Mol Bàn is located at Grid Ref: NG1290 (Lat: 57.807191, Lng: -6.8457983)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///spreading.mastering.snack. Near Tarbert, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Located within 500m of 57.807191,-6.8457983
Loch Stocanais
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.8066992/-6.8374754
Aird Mhor
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 57.8056307/-6.8477035
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