Beaches · Scottish Islands
Murkle Bay
In or near Halkirk.
Murkle Bay 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
- Thurso · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Murkle Bay is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 58.6046°, -3.4334°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Murkle Bay is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW14. Notable for its scenic coastal views, it offers a tranquil environment typical of the region's natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6046, -3.4334
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: w681527578 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Murkle Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Murkle Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
West Murkle
Vineyards · 1.1 km
West Murkle, Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Murkle Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Murkle
Other places · 1.3 km
Castlehill Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Castlehill Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Castlehill Windmill,Olrig
Windmills · 2.8 km
Castlehill Heritage Centre
Museums · 2.9 km
Castletown
Villages · 2.9 km
Olrig Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Murkle Broch
Murkle Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Murkle Broch
Murkle Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
West Murkle
West Murkle — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
West Murkle, Fort
West Murkle, Fort — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Murkle Caravan Park
Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Murkle Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Murkle Caravan Park
Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Murkle Bay?
- Murkle Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8ST).
- What is Murkle Bay?
- Murkle Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Murkle Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8ST.
- Is Murkle Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Murkle Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Murkle Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8ST.