Dornoch Beach - Dornoch

Amy N.

We adore this beach. There's parking, toilets, food near by, a well maintained park. The sea here is so beautiful. The beach and water are clean with beautiful views. I was so pleased to see this year the added addition of beach wheelchairs. So I know going forward days when I need to be in a chair I still get to enjoy this beautiful part of our world

M.C.A

Drive towards golf course, past caravan park on the right. Keep going until you reach beach parking. Lots of seating near a very good coffee & snacks stall. Beach is very accessible. Clean golden sand, sparkling water. Very safe for swimming. Some had paddle boards etc. Highly recommended.

John M.

Awesome huge sandy beach with some dune areas and rocks.
Great for picnics, hiking, walking the dog.

Dornoch beach is a beautiful expanse of golden sand located on the tranquil Dornoch Firth.

Miles of golden sand stretch from Dornoch Point heading past Embo beach to the mouth of Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Further north along the coast there are two other award-winning beaches located at Golspie and Brora. Adjacent to the beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest that features nesting birds, flora and fauna.

This fine long beach has been given a Seaside Award status as a clean bathing beach.

Dorota ?.

Nice beach with an easy access (means large car park close to the beach). I had very pleasant, relaxing walk. It is good place to chill out and take a breath from crowded Inverness streets.

Anthony H.

Dornoch Beach is definitely worth visiting. We parked at the beach carpark, which was free and close to a small cafe, selling mainly sea food.
Walking over the dunes, it was a choice of "which way?". Miles of beach, in either direction and even more when the tide goes out.
We walked northwards, close to the waters edge. This made walking easier than on the very soft sand and we walked nearly four miles including about half a mile beside a famous golf course. We did have to clamber over some rocks but it was worth it, to get some great pictures. Walking back, the tide was going out which meant we had mire sand to walk on.
After lunch, we decided to return to the beach and walk in the opposite direction. The morning was cold, cloudy and windy and we were wrapped up, along with the few walkers we met. Now, the sun was making more of an appearance so we only needed a jumper. We walked miles down the beach towards Dornoch Point. There were a lot of sea birds hunting and waiting for food to come in, so we decided to turn back, not disturbing them.
The sea was very active all day with lots of crashing waves, especially during the morning. Halfway through the afternoon, the sea went very quiet and we wondered if it meant the tide was about to start coming in. By now we had a lot of firm beach to walk on and the sun reflecting on the water offered a selection of colours.
We returned to the car, and drove into the town centre, we had read about an exciting chocolate shop.
Parking in the town square, we were directed towards Cocoa Mountain, a shop selling a selection of chocolate drinks and chocolates. It is the first shop I have visited that sells bags of various flavoured chocolate chards, slabs of chocolate. We enjoyed a chocolate drink and a choice of four flavours of chocolate. The shop has plenty of seating inside and some outside.
From here, we visited the cathedral, believed to be the smallest in Britain, which is across the road from the chocolate shop.
The town has a clean look about it, with a large square, with a castle and museum, and a few shops.
Parking is free and for 2 hours in the square.

Dawn W.

Beautiful stretch of beach with car park disabled parking spot with disabled changing room and disabled dune buggy.Further up the road is a great outdoor takeaway kiosk with seating and parking for motor homes. Free parking dog friendly ⛱️

Isobel M.

This is a fantastic beach. Rocks, sand and dunes.

Mike H.

Such a beautiful spot. Very peaceful, and the sound of the waves is so soothing.