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Durness Beach – Durness Beach loop from Smoo Cave

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Durness Beach – Durness Beach loop from Smoo Cave

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Durness Beach – Durness Beach loop from Smoo Cave

00:57

8.28km

140m

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

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Start point

Bus stop

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111 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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172 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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575 m

Durness Beach

Highlight • Beach

Durness is the most north westerly village on the British mainland and a great stopover point if you're cycle touring. The scenery is spectacular, with a rocky coastline dotted with …

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2.97 km

Rocky path across the Allt Smoo stream

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very nice hiking trail, good to walk

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6.67 km

Picnic Area With Sea View

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.00 km

Sango Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

Stunning beach that is one of the most northerly beaches in mainland Scotland. It is divided into three small coves by rocky outcrops.

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8.09 km

Wooden Walkway at Sango Bay

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Magnificent view of the beaches left and right.

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8.19 km

Ceannabeine Beach

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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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8.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

2.25 km

1.21 km

977 m

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.24 km

1.67 km

768 m

368 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

9°C

16 %

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Durness Beach – Durness Beach loop from Smoo Cave

Durness Beach

Sango Bay

Durness Beach

Rocky path across the Allt Smoo stream

Picnic Area With Sea View

Sango Bay Beach

Wooden Walkway at Sango Bay

Ceannabeine Beach

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