Durness
Things to do in Durness, The Highlands
Photo © Madhurananda Pahar, Google Maps
Durness is a small settlement in the far northwest of the Scottish Highlands, on the north coast of Sutherland. The landscape here is remote and windswept, with dramatic cliffs, sheltered bays and moorland backing onto sandy beaches. The area has long been isolated by geography, and retains a quiet, working character.
Where to stay in Durness
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Sango Sands Caravan and Camping is a caravan and camping site near Durness with access to the local beaches and coastal walks.
The Tongue Hotel
A838, Tongue
Bettyhill Hotel
Bettyhill Hotel, Bettyhill
Farr Bay Inn
Bettyhill Sutherland Scotland, Bettyhill
Scourie Hotel
Scourie, Lairg
Altnaharra Hotel
Altnaharra, Lairg
Kylesku Hotel
Kylesku, Kylestrome
Scotland Far North Coast B&B Armadale House
Armadale House, Armadale
Newton Lodge
Newton Lodge,, Unapool
Things to Do in Durness(3)
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Cape Wrath, at the northwestern tip of mainland Scotland, is a headland accessible by minibus ferry and footpath. Sango Bay is a sheltered cove with a sandy beach and rock formations. Smoo Cave is a substantial sea cave cut into the cliffs east of the village, where a freshwater burn runs through the entrance chamber.
Where to Eat in Durness(1)
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Ms Marta Szary is a restaurant in the village offering meals to locals and visitors.
Attractions Near Durness
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11 mi
Sandwood Bay
Kinlochbervie · ⭐ 4.8
19 mi
Handa Island Wildlife Reserve
Scourie · ⭐ 4.5
21 mi
Scourie Beach
Scourie · ⭐ 4.7
27 mi
Strathy Bay
Melvich · ⭐ 4.8
33 mi
Inchnadamph Caves
Inchnadamph · ⭐ 4.8
Achmelvich Bay
Lochinver · ⭐ 4.9
44 mi
Thurso Beach
Thurso · ⭐ 4.0
49 mi
Lochbroom Leisure Centre
Ullapool · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Durness(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Durness
All cottages in Durness →Rispond Estate - The Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £971
Rispond Estate - The Fish House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,167
Rispond Estate - The Byre
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,062
Cor an Easan
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £657
Ardville
3 bed · sleeps 5
Bydand Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £407
Melness Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £457
The Old Surgery
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £363
Common questions about Durness
How many campsites are there in Durness?
We list 1 campsites in and around Durness, of which 1 take tents.
What is there to do in Durness?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Durness.
Where can I eat in Durness?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Durness.
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