By Alexander Smail
The Daily Record is back with our first Walk of the Week of July. In honour of the occasion, we are heading to the beach.
Clashnessie Bay is a secluded bay situated in Sutherland, around 10 miles from the village of Lochinver. If you are fed up of rowdy beaches swarming with people looking to catch some sun, this might be more to your taste.
Thanks to its isolated location, Clashnessie Bay is quiet and tranquil. While it is smaller than other beaches in Scotland, you are still unlikely to have to contend with many visitors.
Most beachgoers usually head to the better-known nearby Clachtoll Beach or Achmelvich Bay, making Clashnessie somewhat of a hidden gem. One past visitor has even described it as “virtually uninhabited”.
A unique feature of Clashnessie Bay is that it enjoys a relatively mild microclimate when compared to other parts of Scotland. This is because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean Gulf Stream.
On Google, Clashnessie Bay has earned rave reviews from visitors. The beach has an average score of 4.6 out of five based on 13 reviews.
One past beachgoer shared: “A stunning, white, sandy beach hidden away in the far north-west of Scotland. Reached by a must drive road around the Stoer peninsula, every bend reveals another amazing vista.
“Virtually uninhabited for 95 per cent of the year, once visited, never forgotten!”
Meanwhile, just a short walk from the beach is another spectacular beauty spot. Clashnessie Falls is a 15-metre waterfall that looks especially powerful and picturesque after a few days of rain.
Continue reading for a few photographs that show why Clashnessie Bay and Clashnessie Falls are worth visiting this July. Those still seeking travel inspiration can find some of our past Walks of the Week below:
The perfect Scottish Father’s Day hike that ends at inn with delicious Sunday roast The secret Scottish beach that was named ‘best for dreamy holiday’ The serene secret garden tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh’s bustling city centre The little known Scottish beach that is ‘jewel in the crown of secret coast’ The perfect Scottish beach near ‘best fish and chips in the world’
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