Scotland Trip - Durness Beaches & Smoo Caves

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Overview

Rest day for the Lochinver trip.

A series of short walks will be run at Durness for anyone wanting an easy tourist day. Durness is a lovely place on the very north coast of Scotland - with views across to Cape Wrath (which if we're very luck the RAF may be using as target practice) as well as some amazing sandy beaches and the very impressive Smoo Caves.

There is a also a rather fabulous "Chocolate" shop & cafe.

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Start time:: 11:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 3.2km / 2.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Part of the Hampshire 40+ Scotland trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NC 39156 68650
Nearest postcode:: IV27 4PX
what3words:: deaf.bills.bathtubs

Start time:: 11:30 am

Durness is around 1h30m drive north from Lochinver. We will start at the beach at Balnakeil.

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