About
Expansive white shell sand beach with turquoise water, often deserted.
Why go
- Stunning beach and incredibly peaceful
- This place raubt einem den atem
Must try
- Hike the path through the two mountains to the beach
- Hike up to old man of hoy
Pro tips
- Easy parking further up the road
- Start the 7km hike from the ferry in the afternoon
- Hoy minibus and taxi for £10 back to ferry
Good to know
- Beware of skuas nesting, they may attack
- Big round stones to navigate to get to the beach
- Midges can be a nightmare in august
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Rating
4.9 / 5 (53 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |