What to do and see in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland: The Best Bodies of Water

July 9, 2021 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, United Kingdom including Loch Bad A' Ghaill, Loch Assynt, Balnakeil Bay, North West Highlands Geopark, Culag Woods, River Helmsdale, Achmelvich Bay, Loch Fleet, River Inver.
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1. Loch Bad A' Ghaill

Ceannabeinne Beach A838, Lairg Scotland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Loch Bad A' Ghaill

2. Loch Assynt

Lairg Scotland
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Loch Assynt

Reviewed By mtk67 - East Kilbride, United Kingdom

A wonderful area to visit. The scenery is stunning and there is so much to look at. The viewpoint allows some wonderful photo opportunities. Ardvreck Castle is a nice stop off point. You can fish (permit required) which I believe you can buy at Lochinver. Well worth a visit!

3. Balnakeil Bay

Durness Scotland
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Balnakeil Bay

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!

4. North West Highlands Geopark

The Rock Stop 396 Elphin, Lairg IV27 4HH Scotland [email protected] http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

North West Highlands Geopark

Reviewed By LynneS630

We visited the geopark twice and enjoyed the visitor centre and walks at Knockan Crag. The information is well put together and the walks well marked and sensibly graded.

5. Culag Woods

Lochinver IV27 4LE Scotland +44 1571 844368 http://www.culagwoods.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Culag Woods

Reviewed By leonardm687 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This is a lovely woodland area on the north west side of Lochinver town. Access is by one of two carparks or a gate opposite the primary school. It isn't a particularly large wood but we spent a good 90 minutes walking along the well defined paths and visiting the viewpoint and pebble beach. Part of the attraction is the varied landscape within the woodland area with small hills, rocky outcrops and little streams. The trees are mixed deciduous and conifer and are well established with an extensive variety of mosses and other plant life growing around and up the trees. It is a very engaging place and ideal for a shortish walk.

6. River Helmsdale

Helmsdale Scotland
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

River Helmsdale

Reviewed By kirstykerr - Linlithgow, United Kingdom

Beautiful highland scenery, great drive along the river, lots of wildlife to be spotted, seals, salmon, deer.

7. Achmelvich Bay

B869, Lochinver IV27 4JB Scotland
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Achmelvich Bay

Reviewed By DevonRose11 - Plymouth, United Kingdom

This was the highlight of the NC500 without doubt. A stunning white sand, blue water beach and we stayed a the lovely campsite next door. This had a super little shop and amazing fish and chip shop. Would definitely return!

8. Loch Fleet

Dornoch Scotland
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Loch Fleet

9. River Inver

Lochinver, Lochinver Scotland
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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