Photo of Mermaid of the North Beach with rocks cover surface

Photo of Mermaid of the North Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Mermaid of the North Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Mermaid of the North Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Mermaid of the North Beach

Balintore, United Kingdom

#274 out of 298 in Scotland

6.7

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Balintore • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Mermaid of the North

50m

Tourist Attraction Hilton Of Cadboll Stone

1.2km

Museum Tarbat Discovery Centre

9.5km

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About

Mermaid of the North Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 101th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Mermaid of the North Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Shandwick Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Mermaid of the North Beach is located in Highland within Balintore, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

8.7 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Balintore • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Mermaid of the North

50m

Tourist Attraction Hilton Of Cadboll Stone

1.2km

Museum Tarbat Discovery Centre

9.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Balintore • 530m

Transport

Airport

CRN • 12.6km

Bus Station

Station • 5.7km

Train Station

Fearn • 5.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Mermaid of the North Beach?

The Mermaid of the North Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Mermaid of the North Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mermaid of the North Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Mermaid of the North Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Mermaid of the North Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Mermaid of the North Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Mermaid of the North Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Mermaid of the North Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Mermaid of the North Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Mermaid of the North Beach?

Mermaid of the North Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mermaid of the North Beach?

The bar is located right on the Mermaid of the North Beach.

How far is the Mermaid of the North Beach from parking?

The Mermaid of the North Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Mermaid of the North Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Mermaid of the North Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hilton Of Cadboll Stone located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Mermaid of the North Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mermaid of the North Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Mermaid of the North Beach (Highland) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Mermaid of the North Beach (Highland) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Mermaid of the North Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.