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Rispond Beach
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Rispond Beach

Highlands

Dog Friendly Rating:7/10A small, sheltered sandy beach near the abandoned village of Rispond on the north Sutherland coast with year-round dog access and an isolated, peaceful character.

Rispond Beach is a small sandy beach near the abandoned village of Rispond on the north Sutherland coast, looking across the Kyle of Durness. The beach is sheltered by the peninsula and has a very quiet, isolated character. It is one of several small coves accessible from the Durness area.

No dog restrictions apply. Year-round access.

At a Glance

Dog Access
Year Round
Beach Type
Sand
Tide Notes
Sheltered by Cape Wrath peninsula. Calmer than exposed north coast beaches.
Facilities
No facilities. Durness nearby
Parking
Roadside parking near Rispond

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Rispond

58.5470, -4.7430

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