Walking in the surf at Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two beach walkers waking barefoot in the shallow surf of a bay with some crags in the background
Walking in the surf at Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay is probably one of the best places on Islay for some beach walking. If you’re so inclined you can also quite safely take your shoes/boots and socks off and walk barefoot. Just like these two beach walkers, enjoying a refreshing beach walk under the backdrop of the crags between Kilchoman and Kilchiaran.

October sunset reflections on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an October sunset with the sun reflecting on shallow water on a beach, the remains of a wreck also visible
October sunset reflections on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

An October evening on the west coast of Islay, watching the sunset reflecting on Kilchoman beach at the wreck of the Patti.

Rocks and windblown sand on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some rocks in a beach, partially covered by windblown sand
Rocks and windblown sand on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A view from near the southern end of Kilchoman beach, the rocks at Carraig Chomain partially covered by windblown sand in some October sunshine breaking through the clouds.