The Brigs, Clashnessie, IV27 4JF Near Lochinver, Sutherland
Clashnessie is approximately 2 hours by road NW of Inverness
Getting There
Fly, drive or train to Inverness. Then 2 – 2½ hours by road through beautiful Highland scenery.
Take A9 north of Inverness crossing the Kessock Bridge. After 3 miles follow A835 due North West to Ullapool (55 miles), and then north (24 miles) to Ledmore Junction. Bear left on A837 towards Lochinver (17 miles). Just before the village turn right onto the B869 (Stoer) Assynt Coast Route. Part of NC500
Public transport by bus via Ullapool and Lochinver takes the best part of a day.
The B859 is a single track road with passing places, not recommended for caravans. Use the passing places to allow on coming and faster vehicles to pass. Sheep and deer take priority over motor vehicles! Continue through Clachtoll, past the junction to Clashmore/ Point of Stoer, to Clashnessie (8 miles from Lochinver junction).
Take the right fork that leads directly up the hill to The Brigs - on the left
Our entrance track is on the right as the road from Stoer starts to descend towards Clashnessie bay, opposite a white elevated box that used to contain eggs for sale. What3Words ///pointed.haunts.compelled
There is a farm gate across the track displaying a "no entry" sign and one for The Brigs. Continue along the track towards the waterfall. After 200 metres take the right fork which leads directly to The Brigs.
The Brigs from the Lochinver road approaching Clashnessie
Sunrise looking over Clashnessie Bay from the dining room window
The Brigs from the track
The Brigs overlooking Clashnessie
The Brigs from above the waterfall