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09 Scarfskerry 01 05 John o’ Mey Gills Groats 07 08 12 Crosskirk Scrabster 10 Skirza Castletown 11 Portskerra Nybster Bower Sordale 02 Keiss Broubster

Achiemore Banniskirk Croick Reiss 04 Mybster 03 06 Wick

Visit Don’t forget to check your Great Saving Guide for all the 1 The Castle of Mey latest offers on attractions throughout the UK. Great Savings The Queen Mother purchased the Guide castle in 1952, it was renovated camc.com/greatsavingsguide and the gardens you see today created. 5 Air Extreme 2 Keiss Castle Test your balance, co-ordination and nerves at the most northerly Visit the striking ruins of the 16th high ropes course in the UK. century tower house, which stand on the edge of a sheer cliff less. 6 Seacoast 3 Wick Heritage Museum Enjoy more of Caithness with a powerboat trip. Discover Sea Displays the many artefacts that stacks, caves, harbours, castles, tell the history of Wick. lighthouses and wildlife. 4 RSPB Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve Wildlife trails, guided walks, birds, flowers and a viewing tower.

Castle of Mey

Caithness Seacoast Walk Cycle

7 Dunnet Bay 9 Thurso to Follow the steps onto the beach Thurso to Dunnet Head is a for a walk along Dunnet Bay. The relatively low difficulty 10 mile full length takes less than 2 hours. route to get you started. You can Alternatively, head to Mary Ann’s hire a bike from Dunnet Head cottage, on to Dwarwick Pier and Holidays Bike Hire. take the coastal path to the remote 10 National Cycle Network and beautiful Peedie Beach. The nearest National Cycle 8 Dunnet Forest Network Route 1 runs between Explore Dunnet Forest and follow and John O’Groats, the circular route on woodland swooping beneath Dunnet Bay and paths. Along the way you’ll find can be joined from Castletown. sculptures, a log cabin and a giant wooden xylophone. Dunnet Head

Dunnet Bay

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11 Thurso The most northerly town in mainland offers traditional shops, cafés, bars and restaurants and is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. 12 John o’Groats This beautiful village will take your breath away at every turn. Discover the bays and beaches, and immerse in rich Scottish history and culture. John o’Groats Visitor’s top tips

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Take a day trip to from John Fellow history enthusiasts will love the O’Groats, Gill’s Bay or Scrabster, and walk to see the WW2 coastal defence island-hop the string of islands. buildings. Anglers are spoilt for choice with sea The Northern Sands Hotel is within fishing by boat, fishing from the beach walking distance, and serves delicious or freshwater fishing nearby. food with friendly service. The Dunnet Bay Distillery tour is The Wholfburn Whisky Distillery fabulous, located just a mile from site. located in Thurso is definitely worth a Their gin and vodka are really special visit. and great value for money. The Castletown Museum presents the Take a kite to fly on the beach, area’s fascinating flagstone history. especially if you haven’t done it since If you’re lucky, you may see some childhood! It puts a great big smile on interesting wildlife around the area. your face.

Close by

Supermarkets Cashpoint Tourist Information The nearest shops are in McColl’s, 2.9 miles away. In Thurso Castletown village, 2.9 miles. Cinema Public transport There are supermarkets in In Thurso. There is a bus service which Thurso, 8 miles. Swimming pool runs past the site to Thurso Petrol Station In Thurso. and John O’Groats. The The Bridgend filling station nearest train station is in is 8.3 miles away. Thurso.

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