The Geopark has put together this interactive map of Durness showing everything from the location of toilets to cycle pumps, cash machines to cafes to waste bins.
Durness is 74 miles from Dornoch and 103 miles from Inverness. The last 52 miles of both journeys are a spectacular drive along single-track roads.
Always pull into a passing place to allow traffic that comes up behind you to pass, and be aware there may be a vehicle round the next corner, and no room for both of you. Be prepared to stop, frequently!
Never ever drive a camper van in convoy with another: leave at least a passing place between you or there will be no room for both of you in a passing place, and reversing round bends on a single track road isn't easy, especially when other traffic comes along.
The drive from Inverness takes at least 2.5 hours. The Durness Bus links in with train services arriving at Lairg.
Always pull into a passing place to allow traffic that comes up behind you to pass, and be aware there may be a vehicle round the next corner, and no room for both of you. Be prepared to stop, frequently!
Never ever drive a camper van in convoy with another: leave at least a passing place between you or there will be no room for both of you in a passing place, and reversing round bends on a single track road isn't easy, especially when other traffic comes along.
The drive from Inverness takes at least 2.5 hours. The Durness Bus links in with train services arriving at Lairg.
The NC500. Billed as a great road trip, but viewed with mixed feelings by many local people. Find out why, and what and how you, as a visitor, can help. Here are 3 different views from the press, positive and negative:
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The Durness Bus
The Durness Bus also operates daily services between Durness and Lairg and a Saturday service to Inverness and Thurso. A Dial-a-Bus service is available for local people and walkers. The Durness Bus generously sponsors these web pages. |
The Durness Path Network
describes 8 routes in and around Durness.
describes 8 routes in and around Durness.
- Route 1- Bealach/Ceannabeinne
follows a gravelled (but often very muddy) hill track to a viewpoint over Durness and Balnakeil to the West and Loch Eribol to the East - Route 2- Bhlar Duibhe
a 6km circular route on a gravel track used by local crofters and mountain bikers - Route 3- Caladail
a 2km trail from the village square to Loch Caladail - Route 4- Aodann (Edens)
a beach and cliff walk that can take you to Balnakeil beach and its ruined church, about 4km - Route 5- Faraid Head
a stunning coastal walk of 4km from the beautiful and unspoiled Balnakeil Bay - Route 6- Meadaidh
a moorland track to lochs Caladail and Meadaidh; 6.5km - Route 7- Kyle of Durness
a 5km remote coastal route of dramatic views and unspoilt beaches, starting at Balnakeil Bay - Route 8- Old Manse track
a short stroll below Balnakeil Craft Village
Cape Wrath Ferry
The ferry will take you across the Kyle of Durness to the mini-bus service to Cape Wrath - see Cape Wrath Tours, below, for information. Cape Wrath Training Centre Firing
Live firing on Cape Wrath, at which time much of the area is closed. is announced on the official government site: Scotland Firing Times. |
Cape Wrath Tours
Cape Wrath Lighthouse is on the most north-westerly point of the mainland and the single track road to it passes the highest sea cliffs in Britain. The service hopes to start (albeit with reduced capacity) from 1st June. See the web site for more and up-to-date details |