Melvich

Drumhollistan Beach

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#253 out of 298
in Scotland

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Drumhollistan Beach is located on the The Atlantic Ocean and it is in the 92th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Drumhollistan Beach 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 Melvich Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

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Historical

+11 ^oC +9 ^oC

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+9 ^oC

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Bighouse, Scotland, Highland

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

8/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Drumhollistan Beach (Highland) is located outside the Bighouse 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
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
size&shape
- Length - middle, about 200 meters
- Width - sufficient

Natural features

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Relaxation connoisseurs
- Hiking adventurers

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

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HOY• 44.6km
Sinclair Square• 22.1km
Scotscalder• 20km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Drumhollistan Beach?

The beachline of Drumhollistan Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Drumhollistan Beach?

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

Is the Drumhollistan Beach 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.

Drumhollistan Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Drumhollistan Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Drumhollistan Beach 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Drumhollistan Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Drumhollistan Beach 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:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Drumhollistan Beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Drumhollistan Beach.

How far is the Drumhollistan Beach from parking?

The Drumhollistan 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 and you have to overcome a long descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Drumhollistan Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Drumhollistan 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Drumhollistan 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Drumhollistan Beach (Highland) 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 Drumhollistan Beach 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.