Chanonry Point

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Chanonry Point is one of the best places in the UK to see wild bottlenose dolphins from the shore. Located on the Black Isle near Inverness, it attracts visitors who want to enjoy coastal scenery and experience close-up wildlife watching in a natural setting.

What to See & Do

  • 🐬 Watch bottlenose dolphins from the shore 🌊 near the lighthouse 🔭
  • 🚶 Enjoy coastal walks and sea 🌊 views 🌅
  • 📸 Photography of wildlife and coastline 🏖️ scenery 🖼️
  • 🏖️ Relax on the pebble beach 🐚 shore 🌊

How to Get There

  • 🚗 By Car: Around 30 minutes ⏱️ from Inverness 🏁
  • 🚌 By Bus: Services available to Fortrose 🏘️ town 🎟️
  • 👟 By Foot: Short walk from Fortrose 🏙️ town centre 📍

Travel Tips

  • 🔭 Bring binoculars for better viewing 🐬 of the dolphins 🌊
  • 🕰️ Check tide times 🌊 before visiting 📅
  • 🧥 Dress warmly as it can be windy 🌬️ at the point 🧤
  • 🌿 Be respectful of wildlife 🦆 and environment 🌍

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Travel from Inverness 🚐 to Chanonry Point 📍
  • 🕚 11:00 AM – Dolphin watching 🐬 during high tide 🌊
  • 🕐 01:00 PM – Lunch 🍲 in Fortrose 🍽️
  • 🕝 02:30 PM – Coastal walk 🚶 on Black Isle 🌲

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Accessible at all times

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Around high tide

Location

📌 Chanonry Point, Fortrose, Black Isle, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom

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