About this road
The A838 from near Lairg along Loch Shin and past Loch More and Loch Stack to Laxford Bridge, a long single-track road through empty Sutherland.
Ride notes
- Long single-track sections
- Very remote, fill up at Lairg
- Deer and 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
We don't have a fuel station recorded within 2 km of this road. Fill up before you set off.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A837 to Lochinver22 km away
- A838 Durness to Tongue25 km away
- A894 Kylesku to Laxford Bridge27 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.