Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
lar setting is some consolation for the disappointment of finding that this famous destina-
tion is basically a car park surrounded by tourist shops.
Sights & Activities
Duncansby Head
Two miles east, Duncansby Head provides a more solemn end-of-Britain moment, with a
small lighthouse and 60m-high cliffs sheltering nesting fulmars. A 15-minute walk from
here through a sheep paddock yields spectacular views of the sea-surrounded monoliths
known as
Duncansby Stacks
.
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Sleeping & Eating
There's a campsite and several B&Bs around town. At time of research, a series of
wooden holiday chalets offering sensational views was being built, and the hotel, long in
need of a loving hand, was being redeveloped into upmarket self-catering accommoda-
tion. Hit
www.naturalretreats.co.uk
to book. A licensed cafe was being built as part of the
development. There are a couple of food outlets around the car park, and a hotel at the
main-road intersection that serves meals.
Teuchters££
(
01955-611323;
www.teuchtersbandb.co.uk
;
Gills; s/d £40/60; )
On the
Thurso road, just by the Gills Bay ferry, 3 miles west of John O'Groats, this purpose-built
B&B offers excellent rooms, plenty of space, modern comfort and stunning water views
across to Stroma and Orkney. It has a lock-up shed for bikes and motorbikes.
B&B
Information
John O'Groats Information Centre
(
01955-611373;
www.visithighlands.com
;
10am-5pm Apr-Oct)
This tourist office has a fine selection of local novels and books
about Caithness and the Highland Clearances.
