Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Picnic site
Further facilities can be found in nearby Thurso

Activities

Surfing

Nature and Wildlife

The mrked Flagstone trail leaves from nearby Castlehill.

Parking

Parking available by the beach.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Thurso
County: Highland
Latitude/Longitude: 58.618, -3.34987
Postcode: KW14 8XD
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Head north on the A9 to Thurso then turn east on the A836 towards john O Groats. The road passes Dunnet bay.

Nearest Railway Stations

Thurso (Approx. 7 miles away)
Georgemas Junction (Approx. 8 miles away)
Scotscalder (Approx. 12 miles away)

Tourist Information

JOHN O'GROATS TIC County Road. John O'Groats Caithness. KW1 4YR Tel: +44 (0) 1955 611373

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Thurso