Your itinerary today will take you through some of the most spectacular and rugged landscapes in the country, into the heartland of the Clan Mackay – a place famed for its exceptional geology and outstanding scenery and one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe.
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve is close to the settlement of Elphin and 4 miles south of the Ledmore Junction on the A835.
Three miles south of Knockan Crag turn off the A835 onto the single track road to Achiltibuie. Continue along this road for several miles and turn right at the first junction you come to. Follow this through the Inverpolly estate until you arrive at Inverkirkaig.
Assynt Visitor Centre
Continue towards Lochinver on the coastal road. The visitor centre is in the middle of the village.
Stoer Head
Just outside Lochinver, turn onto the stunning Assynt coastal road (B869) which will lead you through crofting townships and past beautiful beaches. At Stoer, turn left onto the road for the lighthouse and follow this road as it turns left again.
