Sannick Bay Dunes

Situated between John O Groats and Duncansby Head Lighthouse, Sannick Bay is a beautiful and remote beach with white sand and gorgeous views across the Pentland Firth to Stroma on the left and Orkney slightly to the right. In the forground sheep graze on the grass beside the cut through caused by Sannick Burn as it makes it way to the sea,

Pentland Firth is where the Atlantic and the North Sea meet and it separates Caithness from Orkney. It is a particularly dangerous stretch of water with whirlpools , fast flowing tides and powerful currents.

From Sannick Bay you may, if you are lucky, see seal pups in the winter and very occasionally an orca. Even if you don't you can enjoy the beauty of this gorgeous beach.