📌 Natural arch near Strathy, Highland
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The yawning natural arch of Glupie Bhrael (we like the name too!) can be found a few hundred metres from the road end at Brawl, west of Strathy. Formed from the collapse of a sea cave, a cauldron of frothy water has been left behind with a good view underneath the arch to the open sea. The area’s wider coastline is also worth exploring – particularly in the eastern direction, with high cliffs, stacks and islands on view.
🌍 Location
📌 Access from minor road end at Brawl, 2 mi west of Strathy
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NC 807665
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 58.569884,-4.052631
❌ No public transport within 1 mi. Extremely infrequent bus stops on A836 at Brawl turnoff (just over 1 mi)
🚗 Space at road end for a couple of cars only, 🧭 NC 811664 / 🛰️ 58.569035,-4.045875 – do not block turning or access
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
💬 From the road end it’s a 10-min pathless walk (each way) to Glupie Bhrael, northwest across grass, uphill on the way back (⬤ Moderate). Heading north to the coast then following the clifftop west is slightly longer, but more scenic.
