Things to do in Durness
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Things to Do in Durness
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Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath, Beaches, Art Galleries. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Multi-day Toursfromper adultAU$733
Fun & Gamesfromper group (up to 10)AU$50
Multi-day ToursThe Ultimate Scottish Road Trip
0 reviewsfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$16,790
Photography Toursfromper group (up to 5)AU$30
Surfing Lessonsfromper adultAU$99
Surfing Lessonsfromper group (up to 2)AU$296
Eco ToursCaithness Coastal Safari
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Caverns & Caves
Subterranean wonder featuring cascading waterfalls and historical cave formations, complete with a wooden pathway and informative boat tours. Ideal for nature and history enthusiasts.
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Geologic Formations
Challenging wilderness trail with diverse landscapes, a remote atmosphere, and a historic lighthouse. Journey includes a ferry ride and a scenic, bumpy road trip.
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Beaches
White sandy beach enveloped by clear turquoise waters, with serene sand dunes and green fields. Nearby historic church and craft village enhance the tranquil coastal escape.
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Art Galleries
Tranquil craft enclave with a bohemian atmosphere, hosting a variety of artisan huts selling handmade jewellery, woodwork, and sculptures. Features unique chocolate treats in a historic setting.
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- KarynCoventry, UK196 contributionsParked in the car park 150m from Cave entrance , down some steep steps and you are there, Cave staff are great, we were greeted by Fraser & Callum, we paid for a guided tour into cave by boat, (you can just look around for free, but wont get the info or boat into caves) Callum took us, what a lovely funny knowledgeable young man , explains all about the caves and the work currently happening to create another opening in the cave system, all in all a great wee trip, and the walk back up, its steep (and around the cliffs if you want to) are amazing, stunning views, shout out for little cafe, Spar, & toilets close by, also mention to Fraser for his unexpected selfie only spotted on our phone after he took a photo of us haha thanks for the info guys and the work in preserving this magnificent cave ,
Fraser this photos for you lolWritten 21 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Diane H10 contributionsAbsolutely fantastic and something we have wanted to do for a long time. The ferryman was just great on the short crossing over. It was a lovely calm day and 9 of us in total did the morning trip. Stuart our minibus driver was exceptional from his great commentary and humour keeping us well entertained and informed on the journey there and back. An hour each way, with his excellent driving skills navigating the narrow and bumpy roads with tight bridge crossings.
Such big thanks to Stuart and the ferryman for such a great day.Written 2 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ann HYork, UK2,545 contributionsBalnakeil Beach is stunning, there is no other word really with its dunes backdrop ( which is protected somewhat as it has scientific interest) and its white sand. A beach for short or long walks and there is also a ruined church with a pretty graveyard to wander around. The views out to sea are amazing and is well worth a visit.Written 9 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarahtaylor23Battle, UK70 contributionsBeautiful beach, lovely crystal clear sea and white sands! These beaches really do look like the pictures. Perfect location for sunsets and sunrises and beautiful location for sightings of the Aurora BorealisWritten 23 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jonahag_jonesSedgefield, UK216 contributionsLovely quiet beach with easy access from a couple of parking areas. Beautiful sand and many rocky stacksWritten 5 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JPWHamilton, UK85 contributionsGorgeous sand, aqua blue water, crystal clear!
Fabulous rock pools and rock formations!
The dunes are lovely too.
Small car parking area at the beach, but some more on the hill prior to coming down the hill.
Beware of the clear jelly fish - looks like little cubes of ice!Written 16 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Peter R2 contributionsActually stayed in the layby overlooking Ceannabeinne Beach for the night. The road, just a few feet away was so quiet after about 8/9pm. High season may be totally different. This layby comfortably took 7 motorhome/campervans and the view out the front window was idyllic - like something on a Caribbean Island! Just a couple of miles down the road was ample free parking for Smoo Cave - a must see.Written 19 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grace H1 contributionVery interesting and interactive museum. Well laid out and everything is explained very clearly and also in great detail. We also went on the Eilean Dubh walk with Bjorn which was fascinating, he was very informative and happy to answer all our questions. Really recommend this museum and a walk if you have time!Written 12 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BLT1991Toano, VA882 contributionsBanakeil’s landscape is stunning in its own right. The craft village has a selection of artists. You might find a treasure here.Written 23 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gordon MLondon, UK419 contributionsSimply a wonderful experience to visit a talented artist who has transformed the place they live into an art work. She is modest, charming and incredibly productive. Highly recommended, you need to email to book a visit.Written 16 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jakegerzimbkeNottingham, UK27 contributionsA beautiful mountain to climb, and the wide valley beneath is only its equal. The manner in which Scotland's north-western coastlands unfurled themselves, a dreamscape stretching out to the horizon bounded by endless seas, as we climbed - this lives in my memory forever as a vista panoramica beyond compare. The descent, though easy, was hard on the soul.Written 20 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Janet B3 contributionsThis memorial garden and village hall was a long way out of Durness. So got there eventually. It was winter so garden looked bare. Glad we went though. Only place to get coffee etc was village shopWritten 13 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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