About this road
The short lane from John o' Groats to the lighthouse at Duncansby Head, above the sea stacks at the north-east tip of the mainland.
Ride notes
- Single track
- Dead end
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
- JOHN O'GROATS FILLING STATION0.7 km in
Distances are measured from the John o' Groats end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A836 Thurso to John o' Groats16 km away
- Dunnet Head road18 km away
- A836 Tongue to Thurso62 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.