Top Things to do in Caithness and Sutherland
Top Restaurants in Caithness and Sutherland
Top 10 Beaches in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, United Kingdom including Sandwood Bay, Sango Bay, Balnakeil Beach, Durness Beach, Oldshoremore Beach, Achmelvich Beach, Polin Beach, Dunnet Bay, Sinclair's Bay, Balnakeil Bay.
Restaurants in Caithness and Sutherland
1. Sandwood Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By 292islaw
We started the walk just before 9am and were the only two on the beach when we got there around 80mins later. The walk to the beach is relatively flat with a couple of small ups and downs. There is a stunning backdrop of the larger mountains in the area and small lochans are dotted along the way. Once you turn the final curve of the land Sandwood Bay stretches out to the left with Sandwood Loch to the right. A stunning view with mountain, lochs and coastline in one panorama. The water was tinted with turquoise and there are big dunes leading to the beach front. I would absolutely recommend the 13km round walk and would also recommend going early ish to get pass the night campers on their way back and to miss the day visitors heading down a little later. There is a donation box in car park for John Muir Trust who cleans the car park facilities and ensures the natural, remote beauty of Sandwood Bay is maintained.
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. Oldshoremore Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By mtk67 - East Kilbride, United Kingdom
What a fabulous beach and worth a detour if driving the North Coast 500. Car park with toilets and a short walk to beach. Sandy with waves crashing on rocks, surrounded by hills and some fields with highland cows! We spent a very pleasant couple of hours here and had to tear ourselves away to continue the drive.
6. Achmelvich Beach
7. Polin Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By teelouise89 - York, United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning beach with white sand and beautiful blue waters. We came down from the footpath on the right of the beach (from Sheigra Campsite) and the view walking down toward the beach was amazing. We took our shoes off and went for a little paddle even though the weather was pretty awful - it just looked so good! I would definitely recommend this beach - the only downside for me, was coming from the hills there appeared to be a dead whale washed up in the corner of the beach, that was mostly bones but had quite a strong smell (I suppose that might be interesting for some?) however it's easily avoidable, especially if you come from the direction of the car park!
8. Dunnet Bay
9. Sinclair's Bay
10. 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!
