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6 5 7 8 4 3 2 1 The Ultima Thule of mainland Britain, this shop and campsite, Kinlochbervie is a is one of the wildest, barest, rockiest and busy port for the landing of white fish, emptiest of places. Nonetheless, when the but has only a few houses, whilst Durness sun does shine – which is more often on the north coast has become the main than you might expect – there can be few centre. Adjacent is Balnakeil, a former locations on earth to match its stunning RAF base which is now home to a craft beauty. All around the coast, often village and café. bounded by cliffs, are the most The furthest corner of all is Cape Wrath, spectacular beaches – wide, sweeping which requires some determination to arcs of perfect sand, set off by the reach – the journey is by passenger ferry harshness of the hinterland. across the Kyle of Durness followed by an Settlements of any size are limited. 18km minibus ride across the eerie Scourie is a former fishing village with a landscape of the Parph. 26 Cairn at Scourie Point The Far North West 1 Scourie Point 28 5 Kyle of Durness 36 You can almost reach out and touch Bask in the views across the narrow the lobster and crab pots dotted about waters of the Kyle from hidden the inlets and cliffs here sandy beaches along this route 2 Handa Island 30 6 Faraid Head 38 Sail out to this gem of an island bird Dodge cows grazing for seaweed on reserve, with fine cliffs, perfect beaches the sands or hunt out puffins and nesting puffins – but watch out for and seals on this stunning headland the dive-bombing bonxies 7
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