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Balnakeil Beach, Durness

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#2 of 7 in Outdoors in Durness

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Enjoy wide sandy beaches and clear blue ocean at Balnakeil Beach. You'll have the opportunity to look out on views of the surrounding mountains and Cape Wrath, or walk the large dunes behind the shoreline. The beach is situated close to a Royal Air Force base, so keep your eyes open for fighter jets doing training runs. Add Balnakeil Beach to your Durness travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Durness visit website.

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By Bandit-One

We've visited Durness a few years ago. But didn't really have time to look around. This time we brought a bit more time with. Parked our car at the very pretty remains of the Balnakeil Church and...

We've visited Durness a few years ago. But didn't really have time to look around. This time we brought a bit more time with. Parked our car at the very pretty remains of the Balnakeil Church and... more »
By TWal1

We enjoyed walking along the beach and admiring its beauty. The sand was white and the swell was not too great. We could see dark clouds in the distance and with rain threatening, we decided to cut...

We enjoyed walking along the beach and admiring its beauty. The sand was white and the swell was not too great. We could see dark clouds in the distance and with rain threatening, we decided to cut... more »

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By J Weir

Spectacular beach in the far north-west of Scotland. Balnakeil Bay gets flatter towards the beach. As a result, the cold Atlantic water can warm up if there is enough sunshine. Two kilometers of the finest sandy beach and hardly anyone far and wide. The only thing you won't find here is shade, unless clouds are hiding the sun. In spring and summer, please be sure to stay on the paths through the dunes so as not to disturb the birds while they are rearing.

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By Danika Dares

This beach is pure magic. White sand as far as the eye can see, rabbits, birds, marine life and military jets! If you visit, check out the church ruins, the rock pools, climbed the dunes and walk to the point of Balnakeil! ❤️

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