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Durness Beach – Balnakeil Beach loop from Smoo Cave

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Durness Beach – Balnakeil Beach loop from Smoo Cave

Moderate

3.0

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22

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Durness Beach – Balnakeil Beach loop from Smoo Cave

00:58

8.19km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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86 m

Ceannabeine Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ceannabeine Beach is a beautiful, white sandy beach with rocky outcrops and crystal clear water.
This dramatic gently sloping beach with its cliffs of pink rock is only a short …

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182 m

Durness Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach is located on the campsite and is not far from Smoo Cave. Baden is probably something for toughened. Water temperature was 15 ° C in August.

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243 m

Sango Bay

Highlight • Beach

Sango Bay is the perfect cove, offering panoramic views, golden sands, dunes and rocks.

Facilities nearby include nearby car parks, campsite and a visitor centre.

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4.51 km

Balnakeil Bay Beach Track

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This sandy track (it’s basically the beach!) takes you along the southern beach to join a set of tracks leading to the stunning northern beach at Balnakeil Bay. Access to …

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5.52 km

Balnakeil Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful sandy beach with large sand dunes.

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6

5.77 km

Balnakeil House, Church Ruins and Beach

Highlight • Historical Site

This was a seat of the clan chief Mackay, later Lord Reay.

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8.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

3.10 km

1.05 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.30 km

2.04 km

235 m

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