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Stoer Beach
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Stoer Beach

Highlands

Dog Friendly Rating:8/10A sandy Sutherland beach near the Stoer peninsula, starting point for the walk to the Old Man of Stoer sea stack, with year-round dog access and outstanding coastal scenery.

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

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