The walk from Badbea to Clearance Village covers 2 km. The starting point of Badbea lies halfway between Berridale and the Ord, it can be accessed by a footpath from a lay-by on the A9 near Ousdale. You will find a monument in memory of the people of Badbea, who were evicted from their homes in Langwell, Ousdale and Berridale …
Whaligoe
365 stone steps lead down a 250ft cliff to Haven, where in the 19th century fishing boats used as a landing. Beside the Haven the Bink was created for landing and curing the catch. Women had to gut the fish and then carry them up the 365 steps in barrels. The Whaligoe steps are not signposted but can be found …
Dunnet Forest
Dunnet Forest is situated just past the village of Dunnet on the A836. You should start your walk at Dunnet Forest car park.The forest covers 104 hectares and has various marked and signposted trails.
Dunnet Beach
A lovely sandy beach stretching for around three miles, it takes around two hours to walk. It is a great spot for sea fishing and sea bass can often be caught. The beach can be accessed through the car park of the Seadrift Centre just west of Dunnet village. Situated at the North side of the Dunnet Beach, this is …
Dunnet Head
Dunnet Head is the most northerly point of the British mainland. You should start your walk at Dwarwick Pier. At Dunnet Head you will find Dunnet Head lighthouse which was built in 1831 and can enjoy lovely views of the Island of Hoy
Footpath to Stacks of Duncansby
A footpath at John O’Groats leads the way to a scenic walk up to Duncansby Head. Along the way you will pass a shell beach called the Ness where you can collect ‘Groatie buckies’ or cowrie shells which have been washed onto the shore. The ‘Groatie Buckie’ is a type of cowrie shell which can be found on the shore between …
Achalone Activities
Horse riding lessons, trekking or hacking for all ages and all abilities. Try out riding lessons in the sand arena or the purpose built jumping paddock or horse treks around the 100 acre farm land and the near by forest. To find Achalone Activities leave Thurso on the A9 heading for Inverness, follow the road past the Georgemas Junction and …
Laidhay tearooms & Croft museum
Situated in the village of Dunbeat, Laidhay is a two hundred year old thatched Caithness longhouse. Learn about the crofting history and how they lived and worked. Open from June until the end of September. There is a small admission charge. The tearoom serves refreshments. Please contact 01593 731270 Laidhay Croft Museum Dunbeath KW6 6EH Home
Dunbeath Heritage Centre
Visit the old school in Dunbeath to learn about the history of the local people from then until now. The centre boasts a great view of the Beatrice Oil Field, the only oil field that can be seen from the mainland. Open April to September – Sunday to Friday – 10am to 5pm October to March – Monday to Friday …
Northshore Pottery & Patricia Niemann Jewellery
Studio and showroom shared by Jenny Mackenzie Ross, potter and sculptor and Patricia Niemann, goldsmith and designer. One-off items of stoneware, porcelain, fine jewellery, glass and textiles made on site. Open March to December Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.