About Torrisdale Bay
Torrisdale Bay is a large, beautiful sandy bay at the mouth of the River Naver — one of Scotland's finest salmon rivers — on the north Sutherland coast near Bettyhill. A popular surf spot, the beach picks up consistent north Atlantic swells. The wide sandy beach is backed by an impressive dune system, and the Naver estuary is excellent for wading birds, wildfowl and occasionally otters.
Highlights
Popular surf spot
River Naver estuary
Wide sandy bay
Dune system
Wildlife-rich estuary
🚐 Motorhome Tip
Good car park accessible to motorhomes. Bettyhill village (1 mile east) has fuel, shop and a campsite. Combine the beach with the Strathnaver Museum in Bettyhill — one of the most important sites on the NC500.
Getting There
Take the minor road north from the A836 at Bettyhill toward Torrisdale (about 1 mile).
Best Time to Visit
Year round. Surfing best in autumn and winter swells. Summer for swimming.