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Balintore Beach
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Balintore Beach

Highlands

Dog Friendly Rating:6/10A quiet sandy beach at the east Ross village of Balintore near the famous Hilton of Cadboll Pictish stone, with year-round dog access and good connections to the area's outstanding Pictish heritage.

Balintore Beach is a sandy beach at the east Ross-shire village of Balintore on the Nigg Bay coast, near the village of Hilton of Cadboll, site of the famous Pictish carved stone. The beach is quiet and accessible, backed by the village. The Pictish heritage of this stretch of coast is outstanding.

No dog restrictions apply. Year-round access.

At a Glance

Dog Access
Year Round
Beach Type
Sand
Tide Notes
East-facing Nigg Bay beach.
Facilities
Village amenities in Balintore. Tain for full facilities
Parking
Village parking at Balintore

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Balintore

57.7555, -3.9134

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