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Dornoch Beach – Dornoch Beach loop from Embo

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Dornoch Beach – Dornoch Beach loop from Embo

Moderate

3.5

(6)

68

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Dornoch Beach – Dornoch Beach loop from Embo

02:48

10.9km

50m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.04 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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2

4.07 km

Royal Dornoch Golf Course Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

3

4.23 km

Dornoch Beach

Highlight • Beach

so much sand and water

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4

4.27 km

Large Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

Right next to the parking lot and close to the sea. Lots of great play opportunities for the little ones

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5

5.39 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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6

5.47 km

Dornoch Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1224 AD

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7

5.54 km

Charming Stone House Garden

Highlight • Structure

Cared for with love

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8

5.64 km

Becca Mia

Highlight • Other

This Dornoch

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

2.24 km

770 m

351 m

179 m

103 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

2.18 km

1.48 km

693 m

177 m

174 m

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

4°C

59 %

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