Location: Durness
Top Things to do in Durness
What to do and see in Durness, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
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 Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By helenmoore2015 - Ayr, United Kingdom
I have been here on a few occasions, and it never fails to fill my heart with its beauty.
If you are visiting top North of Scotland, this really is a place to visit, but please try and spend some time here, go for a long walk on the Beaches, they are beautiful from the road side, but getting down there and experiencing them, well you will never forget them.
2. Balnakeil Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By KeithW725 - London, United Kingdom
Like many north western Beaches, this was superb. The funds were fantastic and we had a wonderful time walking the beach and dunes. Would love to go back.
3. Sango Bay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By KathrynT - Rotherham, United Kingdom
Had to have a walk on this beautiful beach whilst on our NC500 tour. I can quite see why John Lennon must have been inspired to write a song about this area.
4. Cape Wrath
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Northwest tip of Scotland.
Reviewed By Sally537977 - Crewe, United Kingdom
This is an amazing experience must be done. John is a great ferryman. Stuart was our driver and a real charecter very knowledgeable and full of fun he stopped for photos to be taken, the drive to the lighthouse is an experience, wonderful scenery, and wildlife,it's just awesome. Do it and enjoy.
5. Smoo Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 831 reviews
Reviewed By patriciamty - Hamilton, United Kingdom
After travelling for many miles on a single track road we finally reached our destination. The countryside and the views were breathtaking. To reach the cave you have to go down a stairway which can be quite steep in places, but is well worth the journey. Inside the cave is a waterfall. On the day we visited there had been quite a lot of rain earlier in the week which meant the waterfall was raging and filling the cave with its spray. I would recommend wearing waterproofs. If the waterfall is much gentler it is possible to take a small boat trip into the next cave at a cost of £5. There is plenty of information on the boards surrounding the parking area and you can cross the road and stand on a small bridge and watch the river entering the caves. It was ferocious on the day we visited. Quite amazing!
6. Balnakeil Bay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Mister J - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Has that strange appearance of resembling a Caribbean beach (near white sand and blue / green sea) yet being in the North of Scotland !
7. Rispond Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Cuxton
A gorgeous walk with our Labrador. The water colour and small waves made the beach look tropical despite a fresh wind and a misty drizzle. Our lab loved playing in the small waves. Rocks were lovely in shape with interesting pools around the bases. Interesting sand "waterfalls" coming down onto the beach.
8. Lotte Glob Sculpture Croft
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Steve S - Palm Springs, California, United States
This is a great stop between Durness and Tongue. A nice shop displays pottery and sculptures for sale. The highlight is walking around the property and experiencing the sculptures scattered everywhere. Interesting and unique sculptures in natural settings. Stop here!
9. Durness Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Golfers at this remote course face challenging hilly terrain, but are rewarded with a picturesque setting.
Reviewed By Philip K - Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom
Wow - the condition of the course and greens is superb, - it was hard to concentrate on my game because the views wherever you are on the course are wonderful. Each hole was a unique challenge - one hole played around a loch, and the final hole over the ocean. Apart from the temperature, I could have been on the Caribean with views across a stunning beach and bay. It may be a long way to get here but well worth the trip - hope to return soon.
10. Balnakeil Craft Village
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By NeilSK - Lincoln, United Kingdom
This rather curious set up houses a collection of slightly 'old hippie-ish' craft shops with paintings, pottery and other arty-crafty things along with a restaurant and a famous chocolate shop. Parking is a little tricky if it's busy but it's a quite interesting place to visit
