About this road
The A9 north from Helmsdale along the Caithness coast to the Berriedale Braes, a steep drop and climb through a sharp bend at Berriedale.
Ride notes
- Steep gradient and sharp bend at Berriedale
- Heavy vehicles
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
- A836 Tongue to Thurso52 km away
- A836 Thurso to John o' Groats55 km away
- Dunnet Head road56 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.