Photo of Dores Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Dores Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Dores Beach with spacious multi bays

Photo of Dores Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Dores Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Dores Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.8

Very good

Dores Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Dores Beach?

The bar is located right on the Dores Beach.There are 2 restaurants nearby.Pub is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Dores, United Kingdom

#99 out of 298 in Scotland

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Dores • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop The spot

10 - Exceptional 70m

Bar Pub

10 - Exceptional 110m

Bar The Dores Inn

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Coffee Shop Ness Coffee

9.8 - Exceptional 190m

Park McBean Memorial Park, Kinchyle

1.8km

Park Loch Ashie

2.6km

Playground Play area

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Loch Ness Viewpoint

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Loch Ness Centre

9.7km

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About

Dores Beach is located on the Loch Ness lake and it is in the 29th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is 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. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Dores Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

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

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

Dores Beach is located in Highland within Dores, 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

+16 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Dores • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop The spot

10 - Exceptional 70m

Bar Pub

10 - Exceptional 110m

Bar The Dores Inn

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Coffee Shop Ness Coffee

9.8 - Exceptional 190m

Park McBean Memorial Park, Kinchyle

1.8km

Park Loch Ashie

2.6km

Playground Play area

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Loch Ness Viewpoint

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Loch Ness Centre

9.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

What to do in Dores Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Dores Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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Localities

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Dores • 260m

Transport

Airport

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Bus Station

Post Office • 10.2km

Train Station

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Questions and answers

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

The beachline of Dores Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Dores Beach?

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

The Dores Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Dores Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

Dores Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

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

Is the Dores 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Dores Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Dores 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Dores Beach?

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

Wild camping lovers (tent)

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

The bar is located right on the Dores Beach.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Pub is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Dores Beach from parking?

The Dores 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 Dores Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Dores Beach is August. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Dores 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 Dores 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 Dores 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.