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Dornoch Burn Mouth Beach

(Dornoch Airport Beach)

Highland, Scotland


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Dornoch Burn Mouth Beach is a scenic and ecologically significant beach located in the Dornoch Firth, offering stunning views and a diverse range of flora and fauna. .

Dornoch Burn Mouth Beach is situated at the eastern end of the vast expanse of beach known as Dornoch Sands, near Dornoch Airport. The beach boasts an extensive dune system, with well-established sand dunes that provide a habitat for a variety of plant and animal life. The area has been designated a Special Site of Scientific Interest due to its ecological importance.

The beach is renowned for its excellent water quality and is considered one of the cleanest beaches in the area. Visitors to the beach can enjoy lovely views over the Dornoch Firth, and on occasion, Gallrope Bank, a large sandbank, is visible at low tide. The sandy beach is backed by grassy dunes, which are home to a good variety of plant and animal life.

The beach is located near Dornoch Beach and is surrounded by a rural landscape, with a grassy airstrip situated behind the beach.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 78%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 12mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 82%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 13mph

The tide at Dornoch Burn Mouth Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:51 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:36 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Dornoch Burn Mouth Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Simply The Best Fair Trade Shop (0.9 miles)
Historylinks Museum (1 miles)
Royal Dornoch Golf Club (1 miles)
Jail Dornoch (1 miles)
The Carnegie Whisky Cellars (1 miles)
Coast Candle Co. (1 miles)
Dornoch Cathedral (1.1 miles)
The Dornoch Bookshop (1.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Dornoch

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NH796879

Coordinates: 57°51'53"N 4°1'50"W

Mapcode: GBR J7FY.0BS

What 3 Words: submerge.pins.energy

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Highland

Nearest postcode: IV25 3LZ

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