Walking and Climbing
Explore a wide range of walking routes in and around Durness
Mountains
For the more adventurous, some of the most enjoyable hill walking in Britain can be found in the Sutherland area. Unlike some of the more popular hills these are remote, quiet hills where you are less likely to meet another living soul.
The ridge of hills and mountains stretching south begins ½ km from Durness and includes the magnificent Foinaven (2,980 ft/ 908 m) and Arkle (2,583 ft/ 787 m), while to the east lie the spectacular Ben Loyal (2,504 ft/ 763 m) and of course Ben Hope (3,040 ft/ 927 m), the most northerly Munro.
Heights of Local Mountains →
Ben Hope: 3,040 feet / 927 metres
Ben Loyal: 2,504 feet / 763 metres
Arkle: 2,583 feet / 787 metres
Foinaven: 2,980 feet / 908 metres
Ben Stack: 2,366 feet / 721 metres
Northern Lights
Seeing the northern lights from the comfort of Croft 103’s outdoor bath is an experience not to be missed.
The darker nights of wintertime lend themselves towards witnessing dancing skies.
Beaches
Pink sand, crystal clear turquoise water and endless drama, there is a beach for every day of the week.
Balnakeil
The sandy bay is crescent shaped and facing west where bathing is safe from pollution, unspoilt and quiet. The area offers unparalleled sunsets.
Sango Bay
In the heart of Durness village, Sango Bay is always a delight and heaps of fun is to be had exploring rock pools and admiring ancient rock formations.
Ceannabeinne
Translated from Gaelic, Ceannabeinne means end of the mountains, and lies four miles from the Cottage. Perfection!
Sandwood Bay
The most remote beach in Europe and possibly the most written about by now!
Oldshore Mor
This beach is worth the 20 minute drive down through Kinlochbervie. A different feel from any other beach.
Polin Beach
Oldshore Mor’s neighbour, great for a skinny dip.