If you have scrolled through NC500 content on social media, you will be familiar with Mellon Udrigle — one of the region’s white-sand, turquoise-water beaches.
There is a small car park and a boardwalk leading to the beach, which has no facilities, so pack your own food and use the loo in one of the towns beforehand.
Location & Getting There
Mellon Udrigle lies at the end of a single-track spur off the A832 near Laide, on the quiet Rubha Mòr peninsula. It is a short detour off the main loop, and the reward is a sheltered bay of pale sand facing north to the distant mountains of Coigach and Assynt.
What to See & Do
This is a place to walk barefoot, paddle in startlingly clear water and take the photograph that made the beach famous. The dunes behind offer shelter for a picnic, and on a still day the whole bay glows an almost tropical blue. Bring everything you need — there are no shops or toilets here.
Best Time & Tips
- Come at low tide for the widest sweep of sand
- Pack food, water and a bin bag — there are no facilities
- The car park is tiny; arrive early in peak season
- Wild camping ethics apply — leave no trace
Where It Fits on the Route
Mellon Udrigle is a short worthwhile detour off the western NC500 near Gairloch, before the route swings north-east toward Ullapool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mellon Udrigle beach?
On the Rubha Mòr peninsula near Laide in Wester Ross, reached by a single-track road off the A832 — a short detour from the main NC500.
Are there facilities at Mellon Udrigle?
No. There is only a small car park and a boardwalk, with no shops or toilets, so bring your own food and water and take all litter away with you.
