Photo of Keiss Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Keiss Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Keiss Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Keiss Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Keiss Beach located in natural area

7.9

Very good

Keiss Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Keiss Beach?

There are 80 places to stay in the Keiss Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Keiss 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=3556758&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Horseshoecroft</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=8776684&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Old School House - Cosy 3 bedroom Cottage</a></li></ul>

Keiss, United Kingdom

#90 out of 298 in Scotland

7.9

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

Keiss • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Henrietta's

8.8 - Excellent 9km

Meal Takeaway Lucky 888

8 - Very good 9.2km

Cafe Morags Café and Sweet Shop

8.8 - Excellent 9.4km

Bar Harpers Bar

8.4 - Very good 9.4km

Pizza Restaurant DeVitas Pizzeria & Cafe Bar

8.6 - Excellent 9.4km

Bar The Crown Bar

8.6 - Excellent 9.4km

Restaurant Highland Kebab House

9.2 - Excellent 9.4km

Bar Camps Bar

7.4 - Good 9.4km

Indian Restaurant Spice Tandoori Wick

7.6 - Very good 9.4km

Park Riverside Park

9.3km

Hiking Area John O’Groats Trail - Wick to Keiss

9.7km

Park Wick Memorial Garden

9.7km

Playground Staxigoe Playground

8.8km

Playground Old Staxigoe Playpark

8.8km

Playground Papigoe Playpark

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Ebenezer Place (World's Shortest Street)

9.5km

Museum The Wick Heritage Museum

9.7km

Historical Landmark Old Keiss Castle

2km

Historical Landmark Bucholie Castle

6.8km

Historical Landmark North Baths

9.6km

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About

Keiss Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 24th 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.

Keiss 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Reiss Sands Beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

Keiss Beach (Highland) is located outside the Keiss 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 Keiss 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

5.5 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Keiss • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Henrietta's

8.8 - Excellent 9km

Meal Takeaway Lucky 888

8 - Very good 9.2km

Cafe Morags Café and Sweet Shop

8.8 - Excellent 9.4km

Bar Harpers Bar

8.4 - Very good 9.4km

Pizza Restaurant DeVitas Pizzeria & Cafe Bar

8.6 - Excellent 9.4km

Bar The Crown Bar

8.6 - Excellent 9.4km

Restaurant Highland Kebab House

9.2 - Excellent 9.4km

Bar Camps Bar

7.4 - Good 9.4km

Indian Restaurant Spice Tandoori Wick

7.6 - Very good 9.4km

Park Riverside Park

9.3km

Hiking Area John O’Groats Trail - Wick to Keiss

9.7km

Park Wick Memorial Garden

9.7km

Playground Staxigoe Playground

8.8km

Playground Old Staxigoe Playpark

8.8km

Playground Papigoe Playpark

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Ebenezer Place (World's Shortest Street)

9.5km

Museum The Wick Heritage Museum

9.7km

Historical Landmark Old Keiss Castle

2km

Historical Landmark Bucholie Castle

6.8km

Historical Landmark North Baths

9.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

The Old School House - Cosy 3 bedroom Cottage

5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

The Old School House - Cosy 3 bedroom Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 6.2km from center

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Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut

5.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 4.2km from center

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5.5km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Horseshoecroft

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 4.4km from center

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Caithness View Luxury Farm Lodges and BBQ Huts

7km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Caithness View Luxury Farm Lodges and BBQ Huts

Chalet

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 6.9km from center

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8.7km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

No.4 Bignold

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 9.8km from center

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9.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Church view

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 10.2km from center

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9.2km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Nethercliffe Hotel

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 10.3km from center

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9.2km from the beach

Church View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 10.3km from center

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9.4km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Caithness Inn

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 10.5km from center

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9.4km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Town centre 2 bed luxury apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 10.5km from center

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9.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Town centre 3 bed luxury apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 10.5km from center

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9.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Impeccable 2-Bed Flat in Wick

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Keiss • 10.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.5km

Reiss Sands Beach Reiss Sands Beach

8.1 Very good

8.5km

Staxigoe Hall Beach Staxigoe Hall Beach

7.3 Good

9.6km

North Baths Beach North Baths Beach

7.2 Good

11.2km

The Trinkie Beach The Trinkie Beach

8.2 Very good

13.7km

Duncansby Head Beach Duncansby Head Beach

7.2 Good

14.5km

Scotlands Haven Beach Scotlands Haven Beach

7.3 Good

15.9km

Dunnet Beach Dunnet Beach

7.6 Very good

18.3km

Peedie Sands Beach Peedie Sands Beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Keiss • 1.2km

Transport

Airport

WIC • 7.6km

Bus Station

Petrol Station • 4.5km

Train Station

Wick • 9.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

Richard Little

10 Exceptional

An absolute stunning beach unspoilt and beautiful, nice and long for those summer or winter walks as the sun is going down, and the water is clear great for a nice swim 😊😊

Daniel Went

10 Exceptional

A beautiful, quiet stretch of unspoilt beach with some interesting WW2 defences just above the tideline. The seaweed can be a bit ucky but it was easy enough to find a clear patch of shore when we visited in July. No facilities though, so best to go to the toilet before visiting.

Lisa B

10 Exceptional

Stunning beach! Perfect for a walk, lovely colour of sand and waves. Good for the soul 💙

Adventures By Alan

8 Very good

Could do with a proper car park and toilet facilities. Surprised there are no dune buggies or windsurfing rentals which I think would do really well.

Catherine MacLeod

10 Exceptional

Keiss or Reiss beach , both villages are along Sinclair Bay, is an incredible sand bay stretching several miles with castles and a golf course along its length.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Keiss Beach?

The coastline of Keiss 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 Keiss Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Keiss 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 Keiss 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.

Keiss 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 Keiss Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Keiss 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 Keiss Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Keiss 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 Keiss Beach?

Keiss 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 Keiss Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Keiss Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Keiss Beach?

There are 80 places to stay in the Keiss Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Keiss Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Keiss Beach from parking?

The Keiss 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 Keiss Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Keiss 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?

Keiss 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.Keiss 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.