United Kingdom, Caithness, Scotland
Two tight hairpin descents drop the A9 into a dramatic cliffside river gorge.
Length
6 km
In miles
3.7 mi
Driving time
10 min
Atlas rating
8.5 / 10
The run
Berriedale to Dunbeath, following the A9. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Steep hairpins can ice in winter
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