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3About Achmelvich
Achmelvich perches on Sutherland's northwest coast, where brilliant white sand meets Highland wilderness. Reaching this remote spot requires a 90-kilometre drive from Inverness via the A835 and A837, finishing with challenging single-track roads through some of Scotland's most dramatic terrain. The beach's impossibly white sand comes from crushed shells rather than granite, creating an almost tropical appearance against the Highland backdrop.
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Achmelvich is in Scotland, at 58.168, -5.300 - about 36 km north-east of Altandhu.
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What is the closest airport to Achmelvich?
The closest airport to Achmelvich is Inverness Airport, 163 km (about 2 h 19 min by car).