Cullen

Salmon Bothy

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Salmon Bothy?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Salmon Bothy.There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Seafield Inn is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

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Salmon Bothy is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 12th place out of 12 beaches in the Moray region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Salmon Bothy coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sandend Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

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+13 ^oC +6 ^oC

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+9 ^oC

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Cullen, Scotland, Moray

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Water

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9.5/10

Cover

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1.3/10

Cleanliness

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8/10

Amenities

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0.5/10

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Salmon Bothy (Moray) is located outside the Cullen settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Salmon Bothy with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"This beach in Scotland is one of the most beautiful spots you'll ever see."

Evan S.

"The beach offers fantastic walking opportunities, including a circular route that leads you through Cullen, past the Pet Cemetery, old slipway, and salmon bothy site, as well as another path that takes you to Findlater Castle. There are signposts and information boards along the way, but be cautious as the longer walk can be muddy in wet weather. The views are stunning and t..."

Lila Winslow

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"This beach in Scotland is one of the most beautiful spots you'll ever see."

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - low, mostly locals
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
size&shape
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

Access

Activities

- Good for Kayaking

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Aqua socks necessarily
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Cliffs

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- RV and tent camping area

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

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Sunnyside Beach

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand

Sandend 2.1 km

Sandend, United Kingdom

Sandend Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Sandend 0.2 km

Portsoy, United Kingdom

Links Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Portsoy 0.4 km

Inverboyndie, United Kingdom

Boyndie Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Inverboyndie 0.5 km

Macduff, United Kingdom

Needle's Eye Rock Formation Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Macduff 1.3 km

Gardenstown, United Kingdom

Gardenstown Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Gardenstown 0.5 km

Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

Lossiemouth East Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Lossiemouth 0.4 km

Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

West Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Lossiemouth 1.1 km

Pennan, United Kingdom

Cullykhan Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble

Pennan 1 km

Hopeman, United Kingdom

Cove Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Hopeman 1.4 km

Hopeman, United Kingdom

Hopeman East Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Hopeman 0.3 km

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Salmon Bothy. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Salmon Bothy implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

The Seafield Inn• 3.2km

Attractions

Bow Fiddle Rock• 2.9km

Transport

LMO• 31.8km
The Square• 13 min walk
Keith• 18.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Salmon Bothy?

The Salmon Bothy is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Salmon Bothy?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Salmon Bothy, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Salmon Bothy good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Salmon Bothy does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Salmon Bothy good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Salmon Bothy secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Salmon Bothy is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Salmon Bothy?

Salmon Bothy can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)
Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Salmon Bothy?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Salmon Bothy.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Seafield Inn is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Salmon Bothy from parking?

The Salmon Bothy has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Salmon Bothy?

There are 1 attractions near Salmon Bothy that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bow Fiddle Rock located in 2.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Salmon Bothy?

The month with the highest temperature in Salmon Bothy is July. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Salmon Bothy (Moray) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Salmon Bothy (Moray) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Salmon Bothy for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.