Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Sands
In or near Tain.
Dornoch Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Tain · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dornoch Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 57.8683°, -4.0308°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Dornoch Sands is a beach located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV25. This expansive stretch of sand is known for its natural beauty and tranquil environment. It offers scenic views and is a popular spot for walking and relaxation.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8683, -4.0308
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV25 3LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Tain — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: w897667700 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Janet Horne Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Dornoch camping and caravaning site
Campsites · 1.0 km
Historylinks
Museums · 1.2 km
Dornoch Distillery
Distilleries · 1.2 km
Dornoch Free Church, Church Street, Dornoch
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Dornoch Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Community market
Farmers’ markets · 1.3 km
Georgina Anderson Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Dornoch Cathedral
Cathedrals · 1.3 km
Dornoch
Villages · 1.4 km
St Michael's, Station Road, Dornoch
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Dornoch War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Janet Horne Memorial Stone
Janet Horne Memorial Stone — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch camping and caravaning site
Dornoch camping and caravaning site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Historylinks
Historylinks — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Distillery
Dornoch Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Free Church, Church Street, Dornoch
Dornoch Free Church, Church Street, Dornoch — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Dornoch Sands
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch camping and caravaning site
Dornoch camping and caravaning site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Station
Dornoch Station — a hotel in scotland highlands. 5-star. Brand: Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Granny's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park
Granny's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Firth Caravan Park
Dornoch Firth Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Golspie Links Caravan Park
Golspie Links Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Portmahomack Caravan Site
Portmahomack Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dornoch Sands?
- Dornoch Sands is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV25 3LZ).
- What is Dornoch Sands?
- Dornoch Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dornoch Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV25 3LZ.
- Is Dornoch Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Dornoch Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dornoch Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV25 3LZ.