Thurso Bay Central Beach
Thurso, Highland
A sandy beach in the town of Thurso. The eastern area of the beach has some rocky reefs that produce some of the UK's most celebrated waves for surfing.
Beach Type
Sand/RockFacilities
Camp sitesToilets
Further facilities available in town
Activities
SurfingVisits to the museum
Thurso is the port for the ferry to the Orkney Islands
Nature and Wildlife
Explore the town and surrounding coastline. take the ferry on a day trip to the Orkney Islands.Parking
parking available close to the beach.Water Quality
GoodLifeguard
NoDogs
No dog restrictions.Location
Nearest town: ThursoCounty: Highland
Latitude/Longitude: 58.5977, -3.51775
Postcode: KW14 8BB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Thurso is at the end of the A9 that comes up from Inverness.Public Transport
Served by bus Service 958. Scrabster - Thurso - Castletown - Wick - Helmsdale - Brora - Golspie - InvernessNearest Railway Stations
Thurso (Less than a mile away)Georgemas Junction (Approx. 7 miles away)
Scotscalder (Approx. 8 miles away)