Burn mouth Beach (Dornoch) (Burnmouth)

  • Burn mouth Beach (Dornoch) - Highland
    © Julian Paren and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Burn mouth Beach (Dornoch) - Highland
    © Julian Paren and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Burn mouth Beach (Dornoch) - Highland
    © Julian Paren and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Burn mouth Beach (Dornoch) - Highland
    © Mick Crawley and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Burnmouth lies on the eastern end of the vast expanse of beach known as Dornoch Sands.  It has a reputation for being one of the cleanest beaches in the area and the water quality here is excellent.

    From the beach there are lovely views over the Dornoch Firth. Gallrope Bank, a large sandbank is sometimes also visible at low tide.

    The sandy beach is backed by grassy dunes, home to a good variety of plant and animal life.  The area next to the beach has been designated a Special Site of Scientific Interest.

    Behind this quiet, rural beach lies a grassy airstrip.

    Also known as:

    Burnmouth

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    No

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs allowed

    Dogs welcome all year round

    Highland dog friendly beaches »

    Facilities

    • Toilets
    • Shop

    Nearest town

    Dornoch

    Postcode

    IV25 3LZ

    OS grid ref.

    NH 8071 8739

    Parking

    Free car parking but it is 5 minutes walk from this beach.

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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