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Dornoch Beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 8th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Dornoch Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Dornoch Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.
Dornoch Beach is located in Highland within Dornoch, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nairn 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Findhorn 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Embo 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Golspie 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Portmahomack 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Shandwick 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cromarty 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Rosemarkie 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Rosemarkie 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Rosemarkie 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Hopeman 0.3 km
What to do in Dornoch Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Dornoch Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Dornoch Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The coastline of Dornoch Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Dornoch Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Dornoch Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Dornoch Beach 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 Dornoch Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Dornoch Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Dornoch Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Dornoch Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Crenshaw's Brasserie is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
The Dornoch Beach 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.
There are 1 attractions near Dornoch Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Embo Beach Access located in 3.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Dornoch Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.
Dornoch Beach (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.Dornoch Beach (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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Seilebost 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Dirleton 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Durness 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Dores 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Balmedie 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Sanna 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Eyemouth 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auldhame 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kingsbarns 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Long Green 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Ayr 1.4 km
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