About this road
The A836 along the north coast from Tongue through Bettyhill, Melvich and Reay to Thurso.
Ride notes
- Single track in places west of Bettyhill
- Busy on the North Coast 500
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
- Tongue filling station - self service0.3 km in
- Fuel station20 km in
- Gulf, Mansons Lane, Thurso, KW14 8EP68 km in
- JET68 km in
- Gleaner68 km in
Distances are measured from the Tongue end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Dunnet Head road41 km away
- A838 Durness to Tongue42 km away
- A836 Thurso to John o' Groats43 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.