CCWS - A to Z of Caithness Places - Qaurries

There a great many beaches on the Caithness coast. When the sun shines many folk head for the beach with their children. The water may be cold but on hot day like 13 July 2003 that was not a problem and many folk were in for a dip.

Ackergill
Auckengill
Duncansby
Dunnet
Keiss
Reiss
Freswick
Skirza
Sinclairs Bay
Scotland's Haven
Shelligoe Beach, Lybster

Rocky Beaches
Staxigoe Harbour

Sutherland Beaches
Strathy

Beach Walks
John O'Groats To Duncansby Ness

Dunnet Beach

See Also
Cliffs & Stacks
Coast
Harbours

Official Studies
Beaches Of Caithness
A survey of the beach, dune and dune pasture areas of Caithness by Scottish Natural Heritage. 79 pages, very detailed with maps and black and white photos.

13 August 03
Sand Sculpture Competition At Dunnet Beach - Great Day

Beach Activities
Dunnet
Dunnet beach is used from time to time for Kite Buggying courses and surfing.
Local people often ride their horses along the wide open sands.
The rangers have a visitor centre and their is a caravan site next to the beach