North and West Highlands Tourist Route
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 145.9 mi (234.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 9,678 ft (2,950 m)
- Est. Time
- 51 hr 55 min
- High point
- 856 ft (261 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Neolithic Chambered Cairn 25.1 mi (40.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 32.8 mi (52.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Kylesku Bridge Opening Memorial 33 mi (53.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Mackay Country stele 33.1 mi (53.2 km) from start
- Historic site: XIIth Submarine Flotilla Memorial 33.1 mi (53.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 34.4 mi (55.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 34.4 mi (55.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 34.4 mi (55.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 36.5 mi (58.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Scourie Caravan and Campsite 42.4 mi (68.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Scourie War Memorial 42.6 mi (68.6 km) from start
- Historic site: General Hugh McKay Memorial 42.6 mi (68.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 42.6 mi (68.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 65.9 mi (106 km) from start
- Peak: Cnoc na Mòine 66.1 mi (106.3 km) from start
- Shelter 67.7 mi (108.9 km) from start
- Visitor center 67.9 mi (109.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Durness Milleneum Cairn 69.1 mi (111.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 69.4 mi (111.7 km) from start
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Questions about North and West Highlands Tourist Route
How long is North and West Highlands Tourist Route?
North and West Highlands Tourist Route is 145.9 mi (234.9 km) long. Most people take about 51 hr 55 min. It climbs 9,678 ft (2,950 m) in total, up to a high point of 856 ft (261 m).
How hard is North and West Highlands Tourist Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North and West Highlands Tourist Route?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Ullapool car-park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on North and West Highlands Tourist Route?
Drinking water on the way at 42.4 mi (68.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 42.4 mi (68.2 km), 42.6 mi (68.6 km), 53.6 mi (86.2 km).
Is North and West Highlands Tourist Route shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on North and West Highlands Tourist Route?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near North and West Highlands Tourist Route?
Deli-Ca-Sea, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Ullapool Outdoors, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 6 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for North and West Highlands Tourist Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap