Bettyhill Beach
Highlands
Bettyhill Beach is a wide sandy beach near the village of Bettyhill on the north Sutherland coast, with the River Naver flowing into the sea at the western end. The beach faces north across the Pentland Firth toward Orkney. Bettyhill and the area around it was deeply affected by the Highland Clearances, and the Strathnaver Museum in the local church tells this story. The beach is wide and accessible with a good car park.
No dog restrictions apply at Bettyhill Beach. Year-round access.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- North coast beach facing Pentland Firth. Can have strong winds and swells from northerly direction.
- Facilities
- Bettyhill village shop, cafe, Strathnaver Museum. Car park at beach
- Parking
- Car park at Bettyhill beach off A836
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Bettyhill Beach, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
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