Ceannabeinne Beach
Highlands
Ceannabeinne Beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the north Sutherland coast near Durness, formed at the base of limestone cliffs that drop dramatically to the sea. The beach is accessed via a steep path from the clifftop and has a dramatic, wild character. The limestone geology of the Cape Wrath peninsula gives the area a distinctive pale-blue colour to the water.
No dog restrictions apply. Year-round access. The nearby village of Durness has good facilities including Sango Bay.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- North-facing Atlantic beach. Limestone cliff backdrop. Can be very exposed.
- Facilities
- No beach facilities. Durness village (cafes, pub, Balnakeil craft village) a short drive
- Parking
- Lay-by parking on A838 near Ceannabeinne. Steep path to beach
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