📌 Torrisdale, Highland
★★★
🛠️ It has been reported (see comments) that the parking situation has changed (checked April 2025). Alternative parking is available on the A836 by the bridge over the River Naver, 1 mi south of Bettyhill
Torrisdale Bay is a vast beach stretching between Torrisdale and Bettyhill on Scotland’s north coast, backed by the rocky hillock of Druim Chuibhe. Rivers at either end – the River Borgie and the River Naver – prevent direct access from both settlements, reserving the pristine sands for those who are prepared to walk half a mile or so from the nearest roads. The shipwreck of the SS John Randolph is prominent towards the west end of the beach at low tide.
🌍 Location
📌 Between Torrisdale & Bettyhill
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NC 690619
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 58.525639,-4.252986
🚌 Extremely infrequent bus to Torrisdale (1 mi via car park)
🚗 Car park on minor road above River Borgie at 🧭 NC 681611 / 🛰️ 58.518151,-4.266617
💬 From the car park it’s a 15-min walk (each way) to the southwest end of the beach on a clear path with some burns / boggy patches to leap across (⬤ Easy). Descend to cross the River Borgie, then keep left.
Is the car park easily located? Many thanks
Hi Marisa. The car park location is mentioned in the “Location & info” section – you can click on the What3words link (in orange) to see the location of the car park on a map. If I recall correctly, the car park is not signposted.
Unfortunately, the land where the car park is has now been bought and is now a pay and stay car park. The beachfront has been decimated by the owner . Please support the local communities by not using this car park. There are many areas nearby where you can park for free. Thank you.