Balnakeil Beach — Attraction in Great Britain

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 then headed to the beach.

It was a windy, grey and rainy day. Sometimes the sun broke through though. Made a very nice, magical and eerie atmosphere. Despite the weather there were some visitors. A good number of the with dogs. So our Bulldog had fun meeting furry friends on this dog-friendly beach.

It is a beautiful beach. By the colour you feel like transported right into the caribbean. It's just a wee bit colder here.

A wide, very clean and fine sand beach. Backed by lovely dunes. Great for a walk. Nice to let your dog run free.

We followed the long beach to the northern end and planned on walking to the Faraid Head. There's a nice trail heading there. A pretty easy walk. But we only managed halfway.

The wind was incredibly strong that day. The sand blew in our faces and in our dogs. It was quite painful and didn't make sense to keep going that day. So we decided to head back... the rain did hit us a few minutes later back on the beach.

Nonetheless a wonderful place to visit. And maybe next time we'll get to the...

Balnakeil Beach – Peaceful and Wild

Balnakeil Beach is one of those places that feels like it’s sitting right at the edge of the world. Surrounded by massive sand dunes and wide, open skies, it has a raw, peaceful beauty that’s hard to put into words. It’s quiet, calm, and feels wonderfully secluded — like you’ve discovered a secret spot miles away from everything.

The beach stretches far, with soft sand and views that go on forever. Whether you're walking along the shore, climbing the dunes for a better view, or just sitting still and soaking it all in, there’s something really grounding about being there.

It’s not busy, not noisy — just the sound of the wind, the sea, and the feeling of space. A perfect spot to pause, breathe, and appreciate the stunning simplicity of the Scottish coast.

If you're in the area, don’t skip this one. It’s a beautiful, soul-soothing place that really...

Balnakeil Beach was incredible and a must visit when traveling along the North Coast.

Once camp was set up at Sango Sands, I went for a quick run down to Balnakeil Beach as the sun was starting to set. It was a picturesque scene, with a sailing boat in the bay, white sandy beach and crystal clear water.

This was one of my favourite evenings on the NC500

There is parking nearby along the road and easy access to the beach. The road is single lane in parts but plenty of space to get a van or car down.

Tip: Park in Durness and walk to Balnakeil Beach. It's a scenic walk with fantastic surrounding views of the mountains, green fields and the seafront below

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