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Close to the main road, parking right next to the playground. Lots of play equipment, great stop for the kids!

The Dun Dornaigil broch is an impressive structure, even so located as it is amongst the epic landscape of the Strathmore rivers and hills. The triangular lintel over the entrance is as solid a support as you could ever hope to find, having stood for approx 2,300 years and counting.

Brochs are highly impressive prehistoric buildings, unique to Scotland and found mainly in the north and west. These stone roundhouses date from around 400-200 BC. This broch may have belonged to a wealthy family, demonstrating control of the glen.

A beautiful beach with incredible dunes, it is well worth cycling around the river to visit the beach. The River Naver drains into the bay which originates in Loch Naver. It is said the river is one of the most productive salmon rivers. Surrounding the Bay there are a number of ancient cairns hut circles.

Loch Naver is almost 10km long but only 200 - 600m wide, a long and thin loch snacking down the valley. The quiet B873 roads runs along the northern shore offering lovely views and access to the loch. It's popular for fly fishing.

This causeway and bridge carry the A838 across the Kyle of Tongue. It was built in 1971 and replaced a 10mile diversion inland on small and windy roads. There was a ferry here, but it closed in 1956.

A gorgeous white sandy beach that's very likely to be empty. Perfect spot for a break with amazing views north over Tongue Bay to Rabbit Islands and out to the Norwegian Sea. It's a short walk down to the beach from the road but the views from the road are also great.

Altnaharra Hotel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Lairg. The property has free private parking and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.