Coldbackie Beach
Highlands
Coldbackie Beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the north Sutherland coast near Tongue, looking out across the Kyle of Tongue to Ben Loyal and the hills of Sutherland. The beach has exceptional mountain views combined with white sand and turquoise water. The Kyle of Tongue causeway road provides easy access to the Tongue peninsula.
No dog restrictions apply. Year-round access. Outstanding views.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Kyle of Tongue. Sheltered from Atlantic swells by the Tongue peninsula.
- Facilities
- No facilities. Tongue village for amenities
- Parking
- Roadside parking near Coldbackie off A836
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