Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Balnakeil Bay
Balnakeil Bay — bay in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balnakeil Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.5847°, -4.7949°.
Place summary
Balnakeil Bay is a coastal area located in the Scottish Islands, postcode IV27. It is characterised by its scenic landscape, featuring a mixture of sandy beaches and rugged cliffs. The bay is known for its natural beauty and offers views of the surrounding mountains.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5847, -4.7949
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- wikidata: Q2098249 (CC0)
- commons: 2011 Schotland Balnakeil House en Balnakeil church 3-06-2011 14-30-14.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Solmar
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Balnakiel Gloup Cave
Caves · 1.1 km
Balnakeil Church
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Rob Donn's Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Balnakeil
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Flirum Cave
Caves · 1.8 km
Balnakeil House
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Balnakeil Mill
Watermills · 1.9 km
Balnakeil Motorhome Stopover
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Kyle of Durness
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Achiemore
Other places · 2.4 km
Balnakeil Old Schoolhouse ruins
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Solmar
Solmar — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Balnakeil Church
Balnakeil Church — church building, ruined, in Balnakeil, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Rob Donn's Memorial
Rob Donn's Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Balnakeil
Balnakeil in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Balnakeil Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Balnakeil Motorhome Stopover
Balnakeil Motorhome Stopover — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Lazy Crofter Bunkhouse/Hostel
Lazy Crofter Bunkhouse/Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Sango Sands
Sango Sands — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Durness Youth Hostel
Durness Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Choraidh Croft
Choraidh Croft — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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Ainshval — Named summit at 781 m.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnakeil Bay?
- Balnakeil Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4PX).
- What is Balnakeil Bay?
- Balnakeil Bay — bay in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Balnakeil Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27 4PX.
- Is Balnakeil Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Balnakeil Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balnakeil Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4PX. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.