The Top 12 Lakes around Durness
Looking to visit the best lakes around Durness? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Durness’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille Sea Stack
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The scene of Viking landings, numerous shipwrecks and many a wild camp, Sandwood Bay is considered one of Britain's most stunning beaches. A large stretch of golden-pink sand faces off …
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Loch Eriboll
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Beautiful estuary bordered by mountains and historical ground: here the armament of the German North Atlantic submarines was dismantled and sunk in 1945.
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Loch a' Mhuilinn Path Shortcut
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Cuts off the corner of the Cape Wrath trail / Sandwood Bay path, if you're in a rush, or looking to save a few hundred metres!
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View of Lochan na Gainimh
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The trail from the John Muir Trust car park towards Sandwood Bay is beautiful and wild. The views across Loch na Gainimh are wonderful.
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View of Loch Caladail
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Loch Caladail was formed in the 1920's and is filled with shallow, clear water covering an area of about 62 acres.
There are several hut circles and enclosures to the …
There are several hut circles and enclosures to the …
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