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Photo of Reiss Sands Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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8.1

Very good

Reiss Sands Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Reiss Sands Beach?

There are 80 places to stay in the Reiss Sands Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Reiss Sands Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8484936&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Caithness Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=261306&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nethercliffe Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=179507&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mackays Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5189911&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">No.4 Bignold</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5742015&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Church view</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1194414&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Riverside Apartments</a></li></ul>

Ackergill, United Kingdom

#72 out of 298 in Scotland

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Reiss • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Henrietta's

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Meal Takeaway Lucky 888

8 - Very good 4.9km

Bar Harpers Bar

8.4 - Very good 5km

Cafe Morags Café and Sweet Shop

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Meal Takeaway Sabz Spice

8.4 - Very good 5km

Bar The Crown Bar

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Pizza Restaurant DeVitas Pizzeria & Cafe Bar

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Fast Food Restaurant Wick Fish and Chicken Bar

6.4 - Pleasant 5km

Restaurant Highland Kebab House

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Park Riverside Park

4.8km

Hiking Area John O’Groats Trail - Wick to Keiss

5.4km

Park Wick Memorial Garden

5.4km

Park Bignold Park

5.9km

Playground Staxigoe Playground

5.1km

Playground Old Staxigoe Playpark

5.2km

Playground Papigoe Playpark

5.6km

Playground Wellington Avenue Playground

6.2km

Supermarket Lidl

6km

Tourist Attraction Ebenezer Place (World's Shortest Street)

5.1km

Museum The Wick Heritage Museum

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Dunbar's Stack

8.4km

Historical Landmark North Baths

5.4km

Historical Landmark Old Keiss Castle

6.1km

Historical Landmark Tinker's Cave

6.7km

Historical Landmark Castle Of Old Wick

7.2km

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About

Reiss Sands Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 18th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Reiss Sands Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Keiss Beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Reiss Sands Beach (Highland) is located outside the Reiss settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Reiss Sands Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Reiss • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Henrietta's

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Meal Takeaway Lucky 888

8 - Very good 4.9km

Bar Harpers Bar

8.4 - Very good 5km

Cafe Morags Café and Sweet Shop

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Meal Takeaway Sabz Spice

8.4 - Very good 5km

Bar The Crown Bar

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Pizza Restaurant DeVitas Pizzeria & Cafe Bar

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Fast Food Restaurant Wick Fish and Chicken Bar

6.4 - Pleasant 5km

Restaurant Highland Kebab House

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Park Riverside Park

4.8km

Hiking Area John O’Groats Trail - Wick to Keiss

5.4km

Park Wick Memorial Garden

5.4km

Park Bignold Park

5.9km

Playground Staxigoe Playground

5.1km

Playground Old Staxigoe Playpark

5.2km

Playground Papigoe Playpark

5.6km

Playground Wellington Avenue Playground

6.2km

Supermarket Lidl

6km

Tourist Attraction Ebenezer Place (World's Shortest Street)

5.1km

Museum The Wick Heritage Museum

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Dunbar's Stack

8.4km

Historical Landmark North Baths

5.4km

Historical Landmark Old Keiss Castle

6.1km

Historical Landmark Tinker's Cave

6.7km

Historical Landmark Castle Of Old Wick

7.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

The Old School House - Cosy 3 bedroom Cottage

1.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

The Old School House - Cosy 3 bedroom Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 640m from center

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4.4km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

No.4 Bignold

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 4.4km from center

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4.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Church view

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 4.7km from center

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4.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Nethercliffe Hotel

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 4.8km from center

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4.9km from the beach

Church View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 4.8km from center

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5km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Town centre 2 bed luxury apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 5km from center

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5km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Town centre 3 bed luxury apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 5km from center

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5km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Caithness Inn

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 5km from center

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5.1km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Riverside Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 5km from center

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5.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Mackays Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 5km from center

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5.2km from the beach

7.2 Good

Ensuite Rooms

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 5.1km from center

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5.2km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Impeccable 2-Bed Flat in Wick

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Reiss • 5.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Keiss Beach Keiss Beach

7.9 Very good

4.8km

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7.3 Good

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North Baths Beach North Baths Beach

7.2 Good

6.9km

The Trinkie Beach The Trinkie Beach

8.2 Very good

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Whaligoe Steps Beach Whaligoe Steps Beach

7.3 Good

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Duncansby Head Beach Duncansby Head Beach

7.2 Good

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7.3 Good

19km

Dunnet Beach Dunnet Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Reiss • 1.5km

Transport

Airport

WIC • 3.4km

Bus Station

Petrol Station • 8.5km

Train Station

Wick • 5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Reiss Sands Beach?

The coastline of Reiss Sands Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Reiss Sands Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Reiss Sands 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 Reiss Sands Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Reiss Sands 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.

So the overall recommendation of the Reiss Sands Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Reiss Sands Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Reiss Sands Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Reiss Sands Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Reiss Sands Beach?

Reiss Sands Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Reiss Sands Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Reiss Sands Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Reiss Sands Beach?

There are 80 places to stay in the Reiss Sands Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Reiss Sands Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Reiss Sands Beach from parking?

The Reiss Sands 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Reiss Sands Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Reiss Sands 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?

Reiss Sands 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.Reiss Sands Beach (Highland) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.