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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · Scottish Islands

Shell Beach

In or near John o'Groats.

Free admission

Shell Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Iris bed in Duncansby Ness - geograph.org.uk - 886223

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shell Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 58.6466°, -3.0462°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Shell Beach is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW1. It is characterised by its unique shell-strewn shore, providing a distinctive coastal landscape. The beach offers a tranquil environment typical of the remote Scottish coastline.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
58.6466, -3.0462
District
Highland
Postcode
KW1 4YS
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shell Beach?
Shell Beach is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YS).
What is Shell Beach?
Shell Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shell Beach?
Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YS.
Is Shell Beach free to visit?
Yes, Shell Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Shell Beach?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YS. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.