Mol Bàn

Beach in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Mol Bàn

Postbox at Tarbert HS3 78. Royal Mail list this box as 'Harris Post Office'.
Postbox at Tarbert Credit: David Bremner

Mol Bàn is a stunning beach located in Inverness-shire, a county in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the western coast of Scotland, this beautiful stretch of coastline offers breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere.

With its pristine golden sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters, Mol Bàn is a true paradise for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. The beach is surrounded by rolling green hills and rugged cliffs, adding to its picturesque charm. It offers a peaceful and secluded escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Mol Bàn is known for its unspoiled beauty and natural landscapes. It is a haven for wildlife, with a variety of bird species making their home in the nearby dunes and grasslands. Visitors may spot oystercatchers, gulls, and even the occasional seal or dolphin swimming offshore.

The beach is perfect for a leisurely stroll, sunbathing, or picnicking. Its calm waters also make it an ideal spot for swimming and other water activities. During low tide, visitors can explore the rock pools that teem with marine life, offering a fascinating opportunity to discover creatures like crabs, starfish, and small fish.

Access to Mol Bàn is relatively easy, with a car park located nearby, providing convenient parking for visitors. The beach is also accessible via a short walk from the town of Arisaig, where visitors can find amenities such as shops, cafes, and accommodation options.

Overall, Mol Bàn is a hidden gem on the Scottish coastline, offering a serene and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful beach retreat amidst the rugged beauty of the Highlands.

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Mol Bàn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.898503/-6.7782263 or Grid Reference NG1699. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Postbox at Tarbert HS3 78. Royal Mail list this box as 'Harris Post Office'.
Postbox at Tarbert
HS3 78. Royal Mail list this box as 'Harris Post Office'.
Dam and footbridge. Lochannan Lacasdail The wooden footbridge almost certainly replaces a former stone bridge which carried the road. There is now a modern road bridge out of shot on the right.
Dam and footbridge. Lochannan Lacasdail
The wooden footbridge almost certainly replaces a former stone bridge which carried the road. There is now a modern road bridge out of shot on the right.
Explosives store The sign on the fence reads 'Explosives Store', though the rickety looking building within looks like it has seen better days, so I doubt any explosives are stored there now, and I have to wonder why they were ever there is the first place.
Explosives store
The sign on the fence reads 'Explosives Store', though the rickety looking building within looks like it has seen better days, so I doubt any explosives are stored there now, and I have to wonder why they were ever there is the first place.
Path around Lochanan Lacasdail This path looks brand new.
Path around Lochanan Lacasdail
This path looks brand new.
Harris Landscape Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Harris Landscape
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
North Harris Free Church (Free Church of Scotland) An active church.
North Harris Free Church (Free Church of Scotland)
An active church.
Bends in the road On the road from Scalpay to Tarbert.
Bends in the road
On the road from Scalpay to Tarbert.
Lochanan Lacasdail A seiries of lochs which extend a lot further than suggested by this image.
Lochanan Lacasdail
A seiries of lochs which extend a lot further than suggested by this image.
Post box at Urgha Beag At the turn off from the Scalpay road to Urgha Beag. Looking out to Bàgh Urgha Beag.
Post box at Urgha Beag
At the turn off from the Scalpay road to Urgha Beag. Looking out to Bàgh Urgha Beag.
Rocky hillside at Urgha Beag Looking out over Bàgh Urgha Beag.
Rocky hillside at Urgha Beag
Looking out over Bàgh Urgha Beag.
Urgha road end With post box, road signs and cattle grid.
Urgha road end
With post box, road signs and cattle grid.
Path to Reinigeadal
Path to Reinigeadal
Tarbert Fire Station
Tarbert Fire Station
The Lovely Janice They don't make them like that any more! Bus parked in the car park of the Harris Hotel
The Lovely Janice
They don't make them like that any more! Bus parked in the car park of the Harris Hotel
Old path to Reinigeadal, Harris Old path to Reinigeadal, Harris, looking back towards Tarbert. This path was the only route to the community of Reinigeadal until a road was built approaching it from the north.
Old path to Reinigeadal, Harris
Old path to Reinigeadal, Harris, looking back towards Tarbert. This path was the only route to the community of Reinigeadal until a road was built approaching it from the north.
Dam on Loch Lacasdail A small dam at the south of the loch.
Dam on Loch Lacasdail
A small dam at the south of the loch.
MacAskill's former store Tarbert For many years these premises were run by a Mr MacAskill as a general store. He continued to work in the store until his nineties.
MacAskill's former store Tarbert
For many years these premises were run by a Mr MacAskill as a general store. He continued to work in the store until his nineties.
Car ramp near Urgha Beag Several of these outdoor concrete car ramps are to be found in seemingly unlikely roadside locations in Harris.  They were apparently built as part of a Job Creation scheme in the late 20th century, and are available for public use.  The example in the photo is situated on the minor road from Tarbert to Scalpay, near its junction with the road to Urgha.
Car ramp near Urgha Beag
Several of these outdoor concrete car ramps are to be found in seemingly unlikely roadside locations in Harris. They were apparently built as part of a Job Creation scheme in the late 20th century, and are available for public use. The example in the photo is situated on the minor road from Tarbert to Scalpay, near its junction with the road to Urgha.
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Mol Bàn is located at Grid Ref: NG1699 (Lat: 57.898503, Lng: -6.7782263)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

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Bus Stop
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Oban
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Addr City En: Isle of Harris
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