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Bettyhill Beach
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Bettyhill Beach

Highlands

Dog Friendly Rating:8/10A wide sandy beach on the north Sutherland coast at Bettyhill with year-round dog access, the River Naver outflow at one end and connections to the Highland Clearances story at the local museum.

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

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