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Caithness Mountains – The Store Cafe, Bettyhill loop from New Reay

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Caithness Mountains – The Store Cafe, Bettyhill loop from New Reay

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Caithness Mountains – The Store Cafe, Bettyhill loop from New Reay

04:02

60.6km

960m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Caithness Mountains

Highlight • Natural

4.13 km

Border of Sutherland and Caithness

Highlight • Structure

6.06 km

Near Halladale

Highlight • Bridge

7.28 km

Old Stone Bridge Over the Halladale River

Highlight • Bridge

This is a nice place to stop on a nice day for a bite to eat etc, theres a lay by either side of here and just a short walk …

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30.1 km

The Store Cafe, Bettyhill

Highlight • Cafe

This has been the village shop and cafe for over 100 years, providing the local community with supplies and a trading opportunity.
Today they serve freshly ground coffee, gooey chocolate …

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34.9 km

View to the west

Highlight • Viewpoint

38.0 km

North Coast 500 (NC500) Scenic Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Truly a must for any traveller and no matter how you travel, seeing the scenery of the NC500 is an eye opening experience. Scotland is known for wind, rain and …

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44.3 km

Lochan Ealach

Highlight • Lake

60.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.7 km

508 m

422 m

Surfaces

59.7 km

856 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

12°C

49 %

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Caithness Mountains – The Store Cafe, Bettyhill loop from New Reay

Caithness Mountains

Border of Sutherland and Caithness

Near Halladale

Old Stone Bridge Over the Halladale River

The Store Cafe, Bettyhill

View to the west

North Coast 500 (NC500) Scenic Road

Lochan Ealach

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