Things to do

We currently hire out two Sea Kayaks that you can use in the Bay only. (Including the use of Flotation Devises/Life jackets). No other equipment is supplied. (You will need your own Dry Suit) @ £10.00 per half day.

We also hire out two Mountain Bikes (Including Safety Helmets) @ £5.00 per half day.

All equipment is hired out at your own risk and a disclaimer will need to be signed beforehand.

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The annual Orca Watch:
Held at Duncansby Head from the 28th May to 5th June 2022, organised by the National Sea Watch Foundation. Duncansby Head is a 15/20 minute drive from us. ***Book early as we do get very busy.***

Organised watches are also done from our own back yard, from Dunnet Head Lighthouse, from Gills Bay and from St Johns Point. It’s a great time of year to visit Caithness as well as get involved in a great event, hopefully you will see the Orca’s.

 

Newfield Farm Equine Adventures

If you’d like a gallop on the beach whilst you stay with us, this can be arranged for you. These trips are for beginners as well as the experienced.

 

Dunnet Bay Distillery:
Where Scottish Handcrafted Gin and Vodka are produced. Information about tours of the Distillery can found on their website. http://www.dunnetbaydistillers.co.uk/

 

Liquid Footprints:
A sea kayaking tour can be arranged out of Brough Bay. All kayaking equipment is supplied. A minimum of two people in a tour. www.liquidfootprints.com/

Together with Liquid Footprints, Windhaven is able to host sea kayaking tours out of Brough Bay. All equipment needed will be supplied by Liquid Footprints. If you would like to book a tour please get in touch. Tours will run from 1st April – 30th September. There will need to be a minimum of two people to book a tour and we will need at least a weeks notice. So let us know when you’d like to do a tour and we will arrange it for you.

 

RSPB Seabird Walks at Dunnet Head Lighthouse:
Dunnet Head Lighthouse is only a 5 minute drive from the B&B. (All details on the picture below, this is for 2019, 2022 still to be added)

 

John O’ Groats Wildlife Cruises:
This is a 90 minute cruise. The particular route of the cruise depends on the prevailing tide & weather conditions. The two main routes are: 1. Through the Pentland Firth past Duncasby Head Lighthouse and around the Duncasby Stacks. 2. Cross the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth up close to Stroma and back to John O’ Groats. (All additional details are on the picture below)

 

Horse Riding School in Hallkirk:
This is a Horse Riding School in Hallkirk,  which is a 25  minute drive from the B&B, suited to all levels of riding. They take you out on a pony trek through nearby countryside in Hallkirk. (Further details are on the picture below)

 

Dunnet Head Lighthouse:
Dunnet Head Lighthouse is a 5 minute drive from Windhaven. On a clear day you can see far and wide, beautiful views all around. The Puffins are there from mid April to mid September.

Water Sports:

www.caithnessdivingclub.co.uk
The club welcomes divers qualified by any recognised training agency.
There is a good variation of easy and more challenging sites as well as shore, boat, wall, drift and wreck dives. A number of the shore dives sites are ideally suited to night diving.

Surf:

While you are up at Windhaven B&B or Campsite, why not go out and learn how to surf. Lessons are for beginners or the more experienced. A guided surf tour is available as is the hire of wet-suits and surfboards.

https://www.northcoastwatersports.com

Our neighbour Keith Parkes – Artisan in wood – www.keithparkes.com  his Facebook page: Rusticinteriors.Scot.

If you would like information on the walk from Dancasby Head to Cape Wrath, please visit this site www.northhighland-way.com.

 

Brough Bay Association is a membership community group dedicated to maintaining & improving the facilities at Brough harbour. They also organise social events such as, Bothy Nights, Harbour Days,Concerts, Cream teas and Know your patch walks for the benefit of the local community.