Chanonry Point
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Best place to see dolphins from land. Not guaranteed to see dolphins, we probably got a 50/50 chance of seeing them going down there most days of the week we were there (mid August). Sometimes see fins and tails, but when they do decide to play and jump and somersault out of the water, it's incredible. Dolphins make you smile :-). Those in the know down there said about one and a half hours after low tide was a good time to see them. Chanonry Point is exposed and windy so can be very cold. No toilets, so go beforehand! Parking is very limited, but it's a nice bracing walk down from Rosemarkie. A minibus was running a free shuttle bus service when we were there (sometimes) so people could park on the road before the golf course where there were no restrictions and get taken down to the Point to ease congestion.
Sam PalmerSam Palmer
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A stunning dolphin spotting location 🐬 We were treated to around 20 dolphins circulating the beach and it was the most magnificent sight.. the beach is accessible from a small carpark with a small charge but a busy one. Prime time for dolphin spotting is 1-1.5 hours past low tide so check the tide times before planning your visit. There were a number of dolphin spotters with us on the far beach (which is around to the right of your parking spot) but we had a clear viewing position nonetheless. Regardless of dolphins, the beach is well worth a visit with lovely views, pebbled and plenty to explore for all. It’s only a short walk from the carpark so easily accessible for all abilities. An absolute highlight of our trip this year.
Beth PolakBeth Polak
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This is a lovely beach and lighthouse 20-30 mins from Inverness. Known as the viewing point for dolphins that come close to the beach looking for fish. The path to this beach itself is worth the visit although it does get quite narrow near the end. It’s recommended that you visit this place an hour after the low tide for highest probability of a sighting. We arrived at the beach right at the time of the low tide and were able to find parking in no time. If you come in any later, expect to wait or not find any parking at all because spaces are very limited. While we didn’t see any dolphins the beach is very scenic and has a lot of spaces for people to relax and chill while waiting for dolphins.
Rahul RamchandaniRahul Ramchandani
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Managed to see lots of dolphins coming really close to the shore to feed. One even jumping out of the water. If you want to park in the car park you'll only get 3 hours and it fills up very quickly. When we got there the car park was full. There is no parking on the road in as it cuts through the golf course. A better option is to drive about a mile down the coast and park at Rosemarkie. It's free and you can stay all day. We then walked back along the beach to Channory Point and stood with the people who'd paid for the carpark we couldn't get into. The beach back to Rosemarkie is lovely with sand and pebbles we were there for most of the day.
John EvansJohn Evans
20
Lovely wee place. There are information boards telling you about the dolphins and seals you might see out in the water. Unfortunately we didn't seem any but we still enjoyed the views. The carpark is quite small so best to arrive early. Roughly 1/2hour - 1hr after low tide. You can walk across the pebble beach or there's a pathway to the vantage point, it's not far. Plenty of seats and a few picnic tables. No toilets or food available. It was quite breezy when we were there, so take a warm jacket (and maybe a hat too). Chanonry Point Lighthouse is not accessible but there is information about it available on a board too.
Helen “Nannabear” GreenHelen “Nannabear” Green
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Let's face it, if you're going to Chanonry Point, you're probably only going for one reason........ Dolphins! Yes, they are there, we've seen them. As did the many other people watching, some with massive photo lenses to capture those elusive creatures. There are lovely views all round. The skies are massive, there's a lovely beach and a nice wee lighthouse you can't go near. There's a reasonably sized pay for car park that's only meant for cars and bikes, no motor homes. Keep that in mind. I think it was about £2 to park which you can pay with card or cash at the machines.
Martin RobertsonMartin Robertson
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Chanonry Point lies at the end of Chanonry Ness, a spit of land extending into the Moray Firth between Fortrose and Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, Scotland.
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