About this road
The A836 east from Thurso past Castletown and Dunnet to John o' Groats, across the flat, open north-east corner of the mainland with views to Orkney.
Ride notes
- Exposed to strong winds
- Busy with visitors at John o' Groats
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- Gleaner0.0 km in
- Gulf, Mansons Lane, Thurso, KW14 8EP0.0 km in
- JET0.0 km in
- Gulf7.8 km in
- JOHN O'GROATS FILLING STATION30 km in
Distances are measured from the Thurso end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Dunnet Head road4 km away
- Duncansby Head road16 km away
- A836 Tongue to Thurso46 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.