Paps of Jura and the Lochindaal lighthouse on an April morning, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small lighthouse in the April morning light, two round mountains in the hazy background
Paps of Jura and the Lochindaal lighthouse on an April morning, Isle of Islay

Walking out of Port Charlotte to join the Loch Indaal Way coastal path a nice view past the Lochindaal lighthouse to the Paps of Jura in the distance opened up.

Port Bàn beaches and Lochindaal lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sea loch coastline with rocky sections and sandy beaches, a small lighthouse in the distance
Port Bàn beaches and Lochindaal lighthouse, Isle of Islay

A view from the Loch Indaal walk coastal path on a beautiful sunny April day. Two of the small sandy beaches at Port Bàn in the foreground, the Lochindaal lighthouse in the background.

Sandy beach at Port Bàn, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small sandy beach with stones at the end at a sea loch
Sandy beach at Port Bàn, Isle of Islay

A smaller lesser known beach at Loch Indaal, but a very nice beach. One of the beaches at Port Bàn between Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte. Visited in April 2026