Stretching 2 miles along the north coast of Scotland, Dunnet Bay is a beautiful arc of white sandy beach and rolling sand dunes. The bay is home to diverse wildlife including eider ducks, ringed plover and oystercatchers. You will also find lots of shells and whelks. The bay has toilets and a picnic area.

Alice Baddeley

February 8, 2023

Cycling

Beautiful views of Dunnet Bay, a sweeping arch of white sandy beach backed by dunes.

Grégory Freychet

October 27, 2023

Cycling

A magnificent beach of fine sand protected by an immense barrier of high dunes. Perhaps the most northerly surf spot in Britain.
Spectacular!

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1. John O'Groats & Dunnet Head loop from Castletown

59.1km

03:32

360m

Cycle the moderate 36.7-mile John O'Groats & Dunnet Head loop from Castletown, visiting mainland Britain's most northerly point.

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2. John O'Groats & Dunnet Bay loop from Wick

78.2km

04:33

440m

Cycle the John O'Groats & Dunnet Bay loop from Wick, a moderate 48.6-mile route with coastal views and the iconic Dunnet Bay Beach.

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3. John O'Groats Signpost – Dunnet Bay Beach loop from Portskerra

123km

07:22

940m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Castletown, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dunnet Bay Beach

1. John O'Groats & Dunnet Head loop from Castletown

2. John O'Groats & Dunnet Bay loop from Wick

3. John O'Groats Signpost – Dunnet Bay Beach loop from Portskerra

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