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Dornoch

Dornoch Beach – Dornoch Beach loop from Embo

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Dornoch

Dornoch Beach – Dornoch Beach loop from Embo

Moderate

3.6

(5)

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Dornoch Beach – Dornoch Beach loop from Embo

02:49

11.0km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.42 km

Beach with Flood Boulders

Highlight • Natural

Watch out for the oyster catchers protecting their nests in the flood boulders.

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4.05 km

Dornoch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Dornoch beach is a beautiful expanse of golden sand located on the Dornoch Firth, stretching from Dornoch Point heading past Embo beach to the mouth of Loch Fleet National Nature …

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4.07 km

Royal Dornoch Golf Course Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

4.23 km

Shoreline Wildlife Information Signs, Dornoch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Information about the birds and sea creatures that live here

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4.29 km

Dornoch Beach

Highlight • Beach

so much sand and water

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5.44 km

Dornoch Castle

Highlight • Pub

Dornoch Castle is now converted to a hotel, with fine dining and drinking options. It was originally built around 1500 as the home of the bishops of Caithness. It has …

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5.52 km

Dornoch Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1224 AD

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5.59 km

Charming Stone House Garden

Highlight • Structure

Cared for with love

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

2.24 km

800 m

505 m

179 m

103 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

1.45 km

1.42 km

1.37 km

278 m

228 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

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Dornoch Beach – Dornoch Beach loop from Embo

Beach with Flood Boulders

Dornoch Beach

Royal Dornoch Golf Course Entrance

Shoreline Wildlife Information Signs, Dornoch

Dornoch Beach

Dornoch Castle

Dornoch Cathedral

Charming Stone House Garden

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