Durness

A day trip to Durness and back is a very impressive journey passing through some of the most desolate and stunning parts of the Scottish Highlands. 

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Some of the local beaches are simply mile after mile of unspoilt white sand with the full force of the Atlantic Ocean carving out impressive bays and rock formations.

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On route to Durness, you can visit Cape Wrath if the tide is out where Puffins can often be spotted nesting in the sandy cliffs.  You cannot really find a more remote and unspoilt beach on mainland Britain. No visit to Durness would be complete without a trip down Smoo Cave.

You might be surprised if you visit the local tearoom - it's someone's living room and the scones are home baked and brilliant!

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This web site was developed by  A & M McKenzie (taighabhraoin@btopenworld.com)

This page was last updated on 28 August 2002