Clachtoll is a picture-postcard pocket beach on Sutherland's wild coast, framed by ancient Lewisian gneiss.
Water temp
10°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
1/10
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar-May
Butt of Lewis - Powerful barrels - One of UK's most consistent
Remote Highland beauty - River-access adventure - Empty perfection
Lewis' dramatic beach break - Sea stacks and empty waves - Wild Hebrides
Lewis' secret slab - Expert only - Fickle and fearsome
Sutherland rivermouth - Long walling rights - Peat-stained barrels
Quality left by harbour - Nuclear neighbour - Unique risk assessment