Hillside Durness Co / Coastal Walks
I’ve walked the stretch between Sango Bay and Balnakeil more times than I can count, and every time I learn something new about how long it really takes when you factor in tides, photo stops, and the inevitable pause to watch seals. Below I share a practical, paced timing plan to complete the...
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I love watching my toddler’s small boots leave prints in wet sand while the Atlantic wind teases their hood. If you’re visiting Durness with little ones, you don’t have to give up dramatic cliffs and hidden coves—just choose routes and rhythms that keep everyone safe and happy. Below I...
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I lead this low-tide walk to Sango Sands sea caves often when the sky is crisp and the tide timetable lines up—there’s nothing like the hush inside the caves after a day of wind and surf. Below I share a practical, step-by-step route from the Sango Sands car park, with clear tide safety advice,...
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I know the pull of Sango Bay—the way the cliffs glow at golden hour, the yellow turf leading your eye to a sweep of sand and the sea beyond. My favourite way to savour that coastline is the walk from Sango Bay to Camel Haugh, a compact route that feels remote and richly alive. It’s short enough...
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