Bank Holiday Weekend in the North Highlands Scotland
- Thursday, 22 May 2008
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Head to the Highlands this bank holiday weekend
The North Highlands covers the entire coastline from the eastern shores of Ross-shire, round Caithness on to Sutherland and into the fascinating island-dotted Wester Ross. There really is something for everyone.
Wild Walking
You don’t have to be a mountaineer to enjoy scrambling over rough tracks that lead to spectacular summit views in all areas of the north with some walks such as the circular walk at Contin taking in Rogie Falls particularly suited to families. Hike to the most northerly point on the UK mainland at Dunnet Head or be really adventurous and head off for the Capewrath Challenge – five days of runs of varying lengths and different degrees of endurance!
Hike through Scotland’s first Geo-park in the North West; hike anywhere and it can be as challenging or as moderate as you want to make it, such is the variety of the terrain in this vast countryside.
Couples’ Getaway
Here you will find pure relaxation for couples at its best. Map out a tour of the three counties doing just what suits your idea of heaven. Find a campsite with views to die for, which makes it hard to drag yourself away and on to the next stop. Be that on the coast or inland, meandering through the rich forest walks, taking in the flora and fauna – just try the Big Burn Walk at Golspie, a Borgie Forest picnic stop-off or walk up any attractive burn side, away from the roads.
Surfers Breaks
Thurso’s reputation as a world-class surfing destination is as legendary as its testing location – at 59 degrees north it’s a different environment to some of the other locations on the global circuit. These prime surfing breaks also play host to the O’Neill Highland Open by Swatch – welcoming surfers from across the world each year. If you really want to physically test yourself – pick up a board and hit the waves in Scotland’s best kept secret this May bank holiday.
For all information about where to stay in the North Highlands from beautiful campsites to stunning castles visit www.northhighlandsscotland.com
