Beaches · Scottish Islands
Shell Beach
In or near John o'Groats.
Shell Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shell Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 58.6466°, -3.0462°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Shell Beach is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW1. It is characterised by its unique shell-strewn shore, providing a distinctive coastal landscape. The beach offers a tranquil environment typical of the remote Scottish coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6466, -3.0462
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4YS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: n9138016601 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bay of Sannick
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Duncansby Head
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
John O’Groats House
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Duncansby Head Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site
Campsites · 1.2 km
Duncansby Head
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Stacks of Duncansby
Viewpoints · 1.3 km
Memorial To The Brave Souls Taken By The Ferocious Seas Of The Pentland Firth
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
John O'Groats Brewery & Tap Room
Breweries · 1.4 km
Foghorn
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
8 Doors Distillery
Distilleries · 1.4 km
Natural Retreats
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Sannick
Bay of Sannick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Duncansby Head
Duncansby Head — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 63 m.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
John O’Groats House
John O’Groats House — a archaeological site in scotland islands.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Duncansby Head Lighthouse
Duncansby Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Duncansby Head
Duncansby Head in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shell Beach
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Natural Retreats
Natural Retreats — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ferry View Campsite
Ferry View Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
WIndhaven
WIndhaven — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
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The Alexander Bain in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell Beach?
- Shell Beach is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YS).
- What is Shell Beach?
- Shell Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shell Beach?
- The nearest town is John o'Groats. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YS.
- Is Shell Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Shell Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shell Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YS. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.