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Embo Beach boasts clean sands edged by a belt of dunes, which offer some shelter from the elements. The beach forms part of the stunning Dornoch Firth and is situated next to the famous "Grannies Heilan Hame". Visitors can take advantage of a nearby campsite and free car parking close to the beach.
The beach is a great spot for families and walkers, with its vast expanse of golden sands and scenic views over Ben Bhraggie and the Dornoch Firth. The tall, grassy dunes provide some protection from the winds, while the dunes, mudflats, and beaches of the Dornoch Firth offer a habitat to a wide variety of resident and migratory birds, including terns, geese, and waders, as well as many species of butterfly. In the waters off the beach, dolphins have been spotted. Visitors can explore a series of paths running through the dunes behind the beach and discover rock pools containing interesting animal and plant life.
Finding the access to the beach can be tricky, but visitors can park in the car park in the north-east corner of the former fishing village of Embo and ask a friendly local for directions if necessary. Grannie's Heilan Hame camping and caravan site is close to the beach, offering campers a small heated pool and a range of entertainments and amusements.
Plans by American developers to create a new golf course at Coul Links, to the west of Embo Beach, have aroused opposition from various conservation and community groups.
Sand Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 50% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 36% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 17mph | |
The tide at Embo Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:14 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:21 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Toilets
Shops
Free parking.
Dogs are allowed
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 61 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 60 miles by road.
around 16 miles south as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 22 miles south as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 23 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 77 miles by road.
around 23 miles south as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 24 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
around 25 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 25 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 83 miles by road.
around 28 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 87 miles by road.
around 30 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 88 miles by road.
Location: Embo
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NH819928
Coordinates: 57°54'32"N 3°59'39"W
Mapcode: GBR J7HT.K21
What 3 Words: letter.deriving.digitally
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest postcode: IV25 3QD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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