Rispond Beach
Highlands
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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