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6 September 2021

After the beauty of Saligo Bay, I assume I have reach peak wonder on Islay, but more is to come. Another 30 minutes up a long single track road I reach beautiful Sanaigmore Bay. With plenty of parking by a small monument and with its own cafe hidden among a complex of deserted barns, this bay is a popular spot for locals and visitors. A stunning beach of golden sand, craggy volcanic rocks and hidden inlets, this is a peaceful haven. It even has a strong 4G signal! By now, the blisters on my feet are hurting due to the 120,000 steps I’ve clocked up over the last four days, so I decide this is the perfect place to call it a day. There are more beaches on Islay, but they can wait for another day. For now, having visited 14 beaches on three islands, I have enough memories to last a lifetime.