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Smoo Cave

Durness, The Highlands

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Photo: Andrea Cerulli

About Smoo Cave

Explore this dramatic natural limestone cave in Scotland's far north, featuring an impressive waterfall within its ancient chambers. Facilities include parking and a restaurant, though access involves steps unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Craig Pakes

Great campsite with plenty of facilities and gorgeous sea views! Pitches are quite narrow and close together but didn't detract from our 1 night's enjoyment. Friendly pub nearby and toilet facilities were very clean. We went in mid April so not very busy but still plenty of holiday makers and motorhomes. Recommend booking.

· via Google

Alice Mawhinney

Okay place for an overnight stop with a lovely view overlooking the beach. We were allocated a spot at the end by the beach but we found out that it was quite a walk to the one toilet and shower block. Pitches are very close together so don't expect any space to relax outside your van. Facilities are a bit sad and there were no sanitary bins in the ladies toilets.

· via Google

Ling Li

We failed to book a pitch in advance and tried to get one with electricity after 12. Lucky enough we got it. It is wonderful experience there and we stayed two nights for a relaxed atmosphere and enjoyed the spectacular view there. Beach is so close and easy to reach. Smoo Cave and Art village are close by. That is the Scotland in my dream. We simply love our decision to be there. On camp site, we can have dinner and breakfast take back to our van. There is also a bar to meet friends. Shower is a bit walk from our pitch, but toilet and kitchen cleaning are easy to reach from different locations.

· via Google

George Luputiu

One of best and most organized campsite on NC500 route. Quite big campsite, with a magnificent view and a superb sandy beach. Couple of trails and places to visit if you stay longer... We only stayed one night as we're on NC500 road trip but we enjoyed and we stayed more time than planned. Clean facilities, family showers, laundry room pub, shops and food places within 10 minutes walk... Being on the coast and on top of the cliff yes it may be windy, but you should do your researching before coming to Scotland, it may be windy and rainy... Lovely staff, very helpful... Excellent choice for a short or longer stay...

· via Google

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At a glance

Address
Smoo, Durness, Lairg, IV27 4QA Get directions
Category
Caves & Mines
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (615 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 0-12
Setting
Indoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Durness