About this road
The A838 from Durness around Loch Eriboll and across A' Mhoine to the Kyle of Tongue, on the north coast of Scotland.
Ride notes
- Single track with passing places
- Busy on the North Coast 500
- Sheep on the road
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
- Scottish Fuels0.4 km in
- Tongue filling station - self service47 km in
Distances are measured from the Durness end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A838 Laxford Bridge to Durness9 km away
- Kinlochbervie and Oldshoremore road18 km away
- A838 Lairg to Laxford Bridge24 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.