Stoer Beach
Highlands
Stoer Beach is a sandy beach near the village of Stoer on the Sutherland coast, part of the Stoer peninsula which is famous for the Old Man of Stoer sea stack to the north. The beach faces west and is backed by the dramatic Sutherland moorland. The clifftop walk to the Old Man of Stoer is one of the finest short coastal walks on the Scottish mainland.
No dog restrictions apply. Year-round access.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- West-facing Atlantic beach.
- Facilities
- No facilities. Lochinver nearby for amenities
- Parking
- Parking at Stoer village or at Stoer Head Lighthouse car park for the sea stack walk
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
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