Rosemarkie

Rosemarkie Beach Caves

Good for Relax

7.2

/ 10 Good

#187 out of 298
in Scotland

About

Rosemarkie Beach Caves is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 71th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Rosemarkie Beach Caves coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Rosemarkie Camping Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

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Historical

+13 ^oC +6 ^oC

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+9 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Rosemarkie, Scotland, Highland

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Poor

3.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Rosemarkie Beach Caves (Highland) is located outside the Rosemarkie 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, 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.

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General features

ownership
- 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

Cover and water

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water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Cliffs

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access

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Rosemarkie Camping Beach

8.3

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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

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

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

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Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Fairy Glen Falls• 27 min walk
Chanonry Lighthouse• 3.7km
Dolphin View Point• 3.7km

Transport

CRN• 7.8km
Manse Road• 5.9km
Inverness Airport• 8.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Rosemarkie Beach Caves?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Rosemarkie Beach Caves?

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

Is the Rosemarkie Beach Caves good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Rosemarkie Beach Caves does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Rosemarkie Beach Caves for swimming is positive.

Is the Rosemarkie Beach Caves 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Rosemarkie Beach Caves secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Rosemarkie Beach Caves 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 Rosemarkie Beach Caves?

Rosemarkie Beach Caves can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rosemarkie Beach Caves?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rosemarkie Beach Caves.

How far is the Rosemarkie Beach Caves from parking?

The Rosemarkie Beach Caves 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 and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Rosemarkie Beach Caves?

There are 3 attractions near Rosemarkie Beach Caves that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fairy Glen Falls located in 2.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Rosemarkie Beach Caves?

The month with the highest temperature in Rosemarkie Beach Caves is August. 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 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Rosemarkie Beach Caves (Highland) 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.Rosemarkie Beach Caves (Highland) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.