Dunnet Bay
Faces between west and north-west. Three mile beach with sandbars and a
river in the middle. Any size west-north-west swell or a big north swell is
required.
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Dunnet Bay
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| Location: |
6 miles east of Thurso. OS map 12; grid reference ND202682 |
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| Directions: |
Take the A836 from Thurso to John O Groats. After the village of
Castletown (5 miles from Thurso) the road meets the beach. Parking is available
here on the left for the south end of the beach. Alternatively for the north end
of the beach carry on for about 2 miles immediately after the caravan site,
parking is available on the left. For the Point of Ness carry on the A836 to the
village of Dunnet, turning off on the left to Dunnet Head. Carry straight (not
to Dunnet Head) to the pier at Dwarick where there is ample parking. |
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| Break(s): |
Faces between west and north-west. Three mile beach with sandbars and a
river in the middle. Any size west-north-west swell or a big north swell is
required. |
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The
Beach: Average sandbars along the provide beach breaks.
Watch for a rip caused by the stream in the centre of the beach. |
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The
Point of Ness:
A long excellent right-hand point break
on the north side of Dunnet Bay near Dwarick pier.
Best at high tide. |
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