Top Things to do in Caithness and Sutherland
Top Restaurants in Caithness and Sutherland
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Top 7 Things to do Adventurous in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, United Kingdom including Duncansby Head, North Coast Watersports, Caithness Seacoast Ltd, Go Wild Highlands, Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath, Whaligoe Steps.
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1. Duncansby Head
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 687 reviews
Reviewed By StuartP73 - Westhoughton, United Kingdom
The turn for Duncansby Head is just a few hundred metres up the road from John O'Groats in the direction of Wick. After a couple of miles you arrive at a car park (free)near a lighthouse. A short 10-15 minute walk across fields will bring you to the most amazing view of Duncansby stacks. Well worth a visit just for the stacks however we also got to see seals and some great nesting birds on the cliffs.
2. North Coast Watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
Please email/call to book :) North Coast Watersports provides unforgettable premier cold water surfing experiences amongst the best waves in the UK with Scottish surfing champion coaches. Anyone of any age can grab a board and come out and enjoy the chilly waters with us and by the end you will be warmed to the heart with stoke and a love for riding the waves- our wetsuits are also super cosy.
3. Caithness Seacoast Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
Join the Geo Explorer for an exciting tour of the East Caithness coastline. Exploring caves, Whaligoe Haven, castles, geos, natural arches and much more. Close up views of seasonal nesting birds and marine wildlife. Informative commentary throughout.
4. Go Wild Highlands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Based in Lairg in East Sutherland, in the Scottish highlands, we are a small, family business running canoe trips down the Kyle of Sutherland and in other Scottish Highland locations. We choose off the beaten track locations for our adventures. These are scenic, rarely visited and generally well suited to those without previous paddling experience and provide a real sense of adventure.The trips are ideal for the beginner or anyone looking for a slow adventure rich in wildlife, scenery and history. We operate out of Invergordon and Lairg , delivering our excursions to the cruise ships that dock here and to the many holiday makers staying in East Sutherland and Easter Ross. Food plays an important part in all our trips. For our day long trips and cruise ship trips we supply a home made picnic with home baked sour dough bread, home grown salad plus locally produced smoked fish, meats and cheeses as well as home made cakes and biscuits.
5. Smoo Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,119 reviews
Reviewed By amandamarion11 - Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
This is a lovely attraction; fantastic natural wonder. Very well thought out for visitors making it easy to access and explore. Gentle 15minute walk to and from cave. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area or doing NC500.
6. Cape Wrath
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 322 reviews
Northwest tip of Scotland.
Reviewed By DebbieH1787
We took the Cape Wrath Ferry from Keoldale Pier Sept 16th. I enjoyed the 11 mile, 50 minute bus ride to Cape Wrath. Our driver had so many amazing stories and observations to share as did our Ferryman who safely navigated the short distance across the Kyle of Durness. The Ozone Cafe was a welcome stop for tea, few souvenirs and friendly chat with John, the owner. The history and beauty of the location was frankly awe inspiring. I would not hesitate to recommend this visit and was so glad that we had good weather and there was room for us on the ferry and bus. We checked out the pier from Durness the night before to confirm when the next ferry would be leaving and that it would not be closed due to MOD activities. We took rain gear just in case and were so happy to be travelling that day with like minded travellers from all over the world who all seemed to enjoy the whole experience as much as we did. D&B Vancouver BC
7. Whaligoe Steps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By Royboy75 - Redditch, United Kingdom
If I hadn't researched places to visit on our NC500 tour (and seen a programme on this the week before) we'd have completely missed the steps. Parking is a bit tricky as there are residential homes where the very small car park is and signage to the steps from the road is pretty poor. Having said that finding the steps was well worth it. The 365 steps are a bit tricky in places but the walk down rewarded us with two seals and a pup at the bottom and of course what a wonderful view. We spent over an hour at the bottom of the steps and the weather played ball. Definitely worth seeking out.
