Sutherland and Caithness are the furthest north regions of the Scottish mainland. Sutherland has the lowest population density in Britain with just 2 people per square kilometer, so this is a place of endless single-track roads that have low volumes of traffic and make for perfect cycling.

Helmsdale to Strathy Point

Altnabreac to Wick Travel Feature

Altnabreac is one of the most remote and least used train stations in Scotland. From here you can cycle along a dirt track that you will have all to yourself.

Rogart to Dunrobin Castle Travel Feature

Stay the night in old railway carriages at Rogart then cycle the wonderful Strath Brora road to reach the fairytale Dunrobin Castle.

Kildonan to Durness and Cape Wrath Travel Feature

Cycling from a remote train station, Kildonan, along quite single-track roads. Then taking the stunning coastal road from Bettyhill to Durness.

Ardgay to Falls of Shin and Croick Church Travel Feature

See leaping salmon at the Falls of Shin and then cycle to Croick Church where inscriptions are carved into the glass  window of Croick church. They were written in the 1850s by crofters made homeless by the Highland Clearances. 
Read: Waterfalls and Leaping Salmon