Fearn, Highland
★★★
If you’re driving to the Far North via the gateway towns of Bonar Bridge and Lairg, the B9176 across the moor from Alness provides a more scenic, quieter and usually quicker alternative to the A9 around the coast via Tain. After a series of tight bends and narrow bridges interspersed by more open sections, you’re presented with a final reward of a stunning view up the length of the Dornoch Firth, beyond which the Kyle of Sutherland stretches away into the wild northern interior. Also known as the Cadha Mòr or Struie Hill viewpoint, it makes the perfect introduction to this memorable region – though public transport users will have to be content with the view from sea level (which isn’t bad either).
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NH 652858
GPS coordinates: 57.841173,-4.271548
No public transport within 1 mi
Layby
Key info
Always open
Free
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