Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay
Dunnet Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 9.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunnet Bay is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Dunnet Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features a sweeping sandy beach and impressive coastal scenery. The bay is known for its rich marine life and is a popular spot for wildlife observation. The surrounding area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the rugged landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6159, -3.3688
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 9.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650692 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dunnet Beach
Beaches · 1.1 km
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
S B 1806 Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Dunnet
Villages · 1.5 km
Dunnet Church
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Dunnet Bay distillery
Distilleries · 1.6 km
Dunnet
Other places · 1.7 km
Totem Poles
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Hill Of Rive
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Links of Dunnet, Broch site
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
The Log Cabin
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Castlehill Harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
S B 1806 Memorial
S B 1806 Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Church
Dunnet Church — church building in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Distilleries · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay distillery
Dunnet Bay distillery in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dunnet Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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WIndhaven
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunnet Bay?
- Dunnet Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8AF).
- What is Dunnet Bay?
- Dunnet Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Dunnet Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8AF.
- How do I get to Dunnet Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8AF. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.