Location: Durness
Top Things to do in Durness
The 7 Best Outdoor Activities in Durness, Scotland
If you’re hungry for a remote vacation in a stunning Scottish Highland, Durness is your perfect destination. Check out the seawater cum freshwater marvel of Smoo Cave, which features a waterfall and active marine life, including porpoises and seals. The northern sand dunes are a whirlwind of puffin activity. Durness was of particular significance to John Lennon, and supposedly inspired the Beatles song "In My Life."
Restaurants in Durness
1. Durness Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Golfers at this remote course face challenging hilly terrain, but are rewarded with a picturesque setting.
Reviewed By AlexM958 - London, United Kingdom
We had arranged to hire clubs and were met by an extremely friendly member to complete that transaction. The clubhouse is warm and cosy with panoramic views of the bay. A great visitors course with so many different holes. The final hole is a brilliant short hole across the cliff and in you come to the deightful club house. Though I rarely get up so far North, I love this place!
2. Sango Bay
3. Balnakeil Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By 454kateg - Strachur, United Kingdom
Beautiful big, quiet beach with clean white sands clear azul water below challenging golf course, interesting ruined church and graveyard
4. Durness Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By drjasonclark - London, United Kingdom
I went here for my 50th birthday. It was stunning and very very special. White sand, blue sea, and freezing cold (it was January!). A must-visit part of the UK.
5. Golden Eagle Zip Lines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
ABSOLUTELY THRILLING ZIP WIRE EXPERIENCES ON NORTH COAST 500 ROUTE AT CEANNABEINNE BEACH NEAR DURNESS. You can jump off from the top of the 37 meters high coastal cliff and enjoy the flight next to the Atlantic Ocean high across one of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Highlands with speeds up to 45 mph. It is a fun and extremely thrilling zip lining experience with some amazing fews.
6. Balnakeil Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By wellyclaire - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
What an absolutely lovely beach. With its white sand and blue sea. At the far end there are also huge rocks and some caves to play in. It’s perfect for children and also ‘big kids’ like me!
