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Raven's Rock

Creag an Fhithich
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Facilities

  • Viewpoint
  • Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic area

There's a small hotel in Rosehall village, a café (summer only) nearby, and public toilets 6 or 7 miles (9.6 or 11.2 km) away in Bonar Bridge and Lairg.

Getting here

From Bonar Bridge take the A836 northwest, turning left onto the A837 towards Lochinver after 4 miles (6.4 km). Follow this for 6 miles (9.6 km) until you see the Raven's Rock forest sign. Turn right here: the forest entrance is on your left about a mile (1.6 km) after the junction.

From Lairg follow the A839 south west for just under 6 ½ miles (10.4 km). Turn left onto a minor road before the bridge (signposted Rosehall) and follow this for ¾ mile (1.2 km) until you see the forest entrance on your right.

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The nearest postcode to Raven's Rock is IV27 4EU, but this covers a wide area of minor roads.

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Parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park.

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