Loch Fleet
Pinewoods and sand dunes surround this large tidal basin between Dornoch and Golspie.
In spring and summer orchids flower on the land around it, and birds, otters and seals come to the loch.
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Loch Fleet National Nature ReserveA tidal basin, dunes and pinewoods between Dornoch and Golspie, where common seals haul out on the sandbanks and waders crowd the shore.Under a mile 1 min by road
Golspie Golf Club3 miles as the crow flies
Embo BeachGolden sands and big dunes running north from the old fishing village of Embo to the mouth of Loch Fleet, a few miles north of Dornoch.3 miles 5 min by road
Britton Scotland, DornochThe Dornoch shop of a maker of Harris Tweed purses and bags, with work by other Scottish makers alongside.5 miles 8 min by road
Milk & Honey5 miles 8 min by road
Places to stay near Loch Fleet, and when each is next free.
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