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Sightseeing
The most northern point in mainland Britain. Beautiful Views of Orkney and the north coast.
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Dunnet Head Lighthouse
The most northern point in mainland Britain. Beautiful Views of Orkney and the north coast.
The summer home of the Queen Mother and the royal family.
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Castle & Gardens of Mey
The summer home of the Queen Mother and the royal family.
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
A great walk to this castle. Recommended.
Really impressive example of how people lived in the area in ancient times. Great for exploring around and free admission.
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Camster Cairns
Really impressive example of how people lived in the area in ancient times. Great for exploring around and free admission.
Free to explore. Great for anyone interested in prehistoric Standing Stones.
More information at:
https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/Caithness/achavanich.htm
Achavanich Stone Setting
Free to explore. Great for anyone interested in prehistoric Standing Stones.
More information at:
https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/Caithness/achavanich.htm
Another prehistoric site. This site has over 200 upstanding stones, none taller than 1m. They are arranged in a fan shaped patter, believed to be from Bronze Age times, as this ties in with similar sites in Brittany. There are no other similar stone arrangements in the UK. Some researchers believe they are a means of mapping Lunar cycles, why don't you visit and see what you think.
Hill O' Many Stanes
A99Another prehistoric site. This site has over 200 upstanding stones, none taller than 1m. They are arranged in a fan shaped patter, believed to be from Bronze Age times, as this ties in with similar sites in Brittany. There are no other similar stone arrangements in the UK. Some researchers believe they are a means of mapping Lunar cycles, why don't you visit and see what you think.
Strathy Point Lighthouse
Good for an explore.
Absolutely beautiful hidden gem. White sands and green rolling hills. On a fine day is a must see. Great for a beach walk.
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Strathy Beach
Absolutely beautiful hidden gem. White sands and green rolling hills. On a fine day is a must see. Great for a beach walk.
From our gate turn left then right to the river, cross the foot bridge and turn left through the industrial estate. At the end of the estate you will find a gate leading you on a walk past the ruins of Thurso castle and along the sea. Great for sunset and watching surfers. Famous for surfing. Wear good sturdy footwear.
Thurso East
From our gate turn left then right to the river, cross the foot bridge and turn left through the industrial estate. At the end of the estate you will find a gate leading you on a walk past the ruins of Thurso castle and along the sea. Great for sunset and watching surfers. Famous for surfing. Wear good sturdy footwear.
For a neighbourhood walk, head towards the boating pond. There is a children's play area here and you will find a foot bridge and river walk here as well. Very enjoyable walk. Great for dog walking.
Thurso Boating Pond
Millbank RoadFor a neighbourhood walk, head towards the boating pond. There is a children's play area here and you will find a foot bridge and river walk here as well. Very enjoyable walk. Great for dog walking.
From our front gate turn left and immediately right at the corner. Once you reach the river at the end of the block take another left to follow the river along which will eventually loop you left along the beach. The promenade is a lovely walk. At the end of the beach promenade, you can climb the staircase, which leads you onto the Victoria cliff walk. You will see fine views of Dunnet Head (The UK’s most northerly point) and the Orkney Islands, especially on a clear day.
Victoria Walk
From our front gate turn left and immediately right at the corner. Once you reach the river at the end of the block take another left to follow the river along which will eventually loop you left along the beach. The promenade is a lovely walk. At the end of the beach promenade, you can climb the staircase, which leads you onto the Victoria cliff walk. You will see fine views of Dunnet Head (The UK’s most northerly point) and the Orkney Islands, especially on a clear day.
Scrabster
Scrabster Harbour for catching ferry, grabbing a bite or walks
recently renovated. A great place for workout facilities or swimming. There's also a sauna and steam room.
Thurso Swimming Pool
Millbank Roadrecently renovated. A great place for workout facilities or swimming. There's also a sauna and steam room.
Another great beach for walking, a picnic, surfing or checking out the scenery of our white sand coves and beaches.
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Melvich Beach
Another great beach for walking, a picnic, surfing or checking out the scenery of our white sand coves and beaches.
One of our favourite walks to recommend on route to Durness. Located in Tongue, this walk is about 20min and offers spectacular views. Perfect for stretching your legs on a long drive. Footpath access to the right of the Ben Loyal Hotel. Follow the path up to a lookout tower and the ruins of Varrich Castle.
Castle Varrich Footpath
One of our favourite walks to recommend on route to Durness. Located in Tongue, this walk is about 20min and offers spectacular views. Perfect for stretching your legs on a long drive. Footpath access to the right of the Ben Loyal Hotel. Follow the path up to a lookout tower and the ruins of Varrich Castle.
Great 5-10min stop just on the A9. There is a sign for parking and the Broch is across on the other side of the A9. A little gem many just drive past. Highly recommended.
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Carn Liath
Great 5-10min stop just on the A9. There is a sign for parking and the Broch is across on the other side of the A9. A little gem many just drive past. Highly recommended.
An often overlooked and off the beaten track road great for a full day of exploring through the hills and valleys. Ancient stone archaeology circles and brochs are dotted along the route from Helmsdale to Forsinard. Ending with the Forsinard Flows and Lookout tower. Then you rejoin the A836 and turn east towards Thurso. Be prepared for this route to take longer as roads are windy and often narrow, but for experiencing a Scottish adventure drive, it's fantastic.
A897
A897An often overlooked and off the beaten track road great for a full day of exploring through the hills and valleys. Ancient stone archaeology circles and brochs are dotted along the route from Helmsdale to Forsinard. Ending with the Forsinard Flows and Lookout tower. Then you rejoin the A836 and turn east towards Thurso. Be prepared for this route to take longer as roads are windy and often narrow, but for experiencing a Scottish adventure drive, it's fantastic.
Beautiful views of the bog. Great at sunset and for star gazing. when the conditions are right it is also a great place to catch the northern lights.
Forsinard Flows Lookout Tower
Beautiful views of the bog. Great at sunset and for star gazing. when the conditions are right it is also a great place to catch the northern lights.
Ben Bhraggie
good short hike with great views
Holborn Head