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Restaurants
5 within 5 kms
Sango Sands Oasis Restaurant and Bar
449
0.1 km££ - £££ • Bar • British • Pub
The White Heather Cafe, Bed & Breakfast
34
1 km£ • Cafe • British
Smoo Cave Hotel
513
1.5 km££ - £££ • Bar • British • Pub
Cocoa Mountain
1,127
1.4 km££ - £££ • Dessert • Cafe
Meet And Eat
74
1.4 km££ - £££ • International • British • Scottish
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Attractions
15 within 10 kms
Balnakeil Church
2
0.5 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Kyle Of Durness
2
0.5 kmBeaches
Balnakeil Beach
296
1.8 kmBeaches
Smoo Cave
1,201
1.3 kmCaverns & Caves
John Lennon Memorial Garden
94
0.9 kmGardens
Durness Deep Time
22
1.4 kmNatural History Museums • Science Museums
Balnakeil Bay
89
2.4 kmBodies of Water • Beaches
Balnakeil Craft Village
229
1.4 kmArt Galleries
Rispond Beach
43
2.2 kmBeaches
Wee Gallery
7
1.7 kmArt Galleries
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Phillip H
Durham, UK41 contributions
Lovely place to stretch your legs
Mar 2022
Beach is fantastic unlike the campsite that overlooks it. Would recommend parking just down the road from the big campsite, have a walk on the beach and move on as there are far better sites along the route. Don’t forget to help the local economy by purchasing something from the local shops and also keep your speed down as you are in a built up area.
Written 27 March 2022
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Andrew A
Althorne, UK394 contributions
Well worth a visit if up that way
Dec 2021 • Couples
Well worth a visit if anywhere near. We were touring by camper van over Christmas and lots of things closed but the drive, views and beach all made it worthwhile. Make sure you drive the signposted costal route to see everything rather than bypass it all
Written 9 January 2022
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A Midlife Adventure
Dursley, UK870 contributions
Beautiful beach, pack a picnic and your rug or chairs and stay for a while
Jul 2021
This is another example of a simply beautiful beach in this area of the Highlands. We had hoped to stop and chill for a while but unfortunately it was drizzly on the morning we arrived.
We still took a stroll right along and back though and actually the weather added a new dimension to it giving it a wilder feel whilst still maintaining the lovely golden sand and crystal clear water.
Written 3 August 2021
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Amy B
Kilmarnock, UK153 contributions
Wow!!
Jun 2021 • Couples
We visited this beach on our NC500 trip. There was actually a small wedding taking place at the beach which was simply stunning. The views were unbelievable and the water was crystal clear!
Written 25 July 2021
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A for effort
Scotland, UK28 contributions
Good
Jul 2021
Really nice walk on the beach or near it. The water isn't too cold and the dog loved it! There is a bit where you have to walk round a massive rock by going up on the path - then coming back down the other side.

We went on a clear day and it was quite enjoyable.
Written 12 July 2021
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rotinkerbell
Abernethy, UK14 contributions
Cold clear waters
Jun 2021
The beach is glorious, cold clear waters, perfect for an old fart to paddle in the shallows and for D the wonder spaniel to swim and explore around the rocks
Written 20 June 2021
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pippabubbles4
Motherwell, UK27 contributions
Like being in the Bahamas if you get sunshine.
Jun 2021
A beautiful beach, one of many running through Durness & the NC500. Aqua sea, and spotless sand. A stunning water fall running down into the beach. My kids favourite. On par with places like Achmelvich, Clachtoll, and Sandwood bay. Fabulous beach.
Written 12 June 2021
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Royboy75
Redditch, UK364 contributions
Paradise in the North.
Oct 2020 • Couples
As the photographs show this beach is gorgeous. You could be literally anywhere in world when the sun is shining and sky is clear. We were here fairly early in the morning and apart from a dog walker and some kids on the zip line we had the entire beach to ourselves. Timed it perfectly with the tides and the sand goes on forever. Don't miss this absolute gem of a beach.
Written 18 January 2021
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BOFA BOY
Callander, UK1,060 contributions
SPECTACULAR
Oct 2020 • Couples
Wow! What a spectacular beach and what a spectacular view around the headland. This black is definitely worth a visit if you are ever in the area.
Written 3 October 2020
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Janet
6 contributions
Stunning
Oct 2020 • Couples
A dramatic and beautiful beach, well worth a visit. Lovely sandy stretch with striking rock formations and cliffs.
Written 1 October 2020
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