Gorges · Scottish Highlands
Strath Carron
Strath Carron — a gorge in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardgay · 4.2 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Strath Carron is a gorge located in the Scottish Highlands. Characterised by its steep-sided valleys and river features, it offers a dramatic landscape typical of the region. The area is known for its natural beauty, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain, suitable for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8833, -4.4333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV24 3BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Ardgay — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653663 (CC BY 4.0)
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Gledfield Mill
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Free Church of Scotland, Church Street, Lower Gledfield
Historic churches · 3.4 km
Cnoc na Griag
Vineyards · 3.4 km
Royal Navy Memorial Bell
Memorials & monuments · 3.6 km
Roadblock
Historic houses · 3.7 km
Invercharron House
Historic houses · 3.9 km
Lower Gledfield
Villages · 3.9 km
Kyle of Sutherland
Lakes · 4.0 km
Kincardine and Croick War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.2 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
An Dun, broch site
An Dun, broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
An Dun
An Dun — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Gledfield Mill
Gledfield Mill — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Free Church of Scotland, Church Street, Lower Gledfield
Free Church of Scotland, Church Street, Lower Gledfield — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Cnoc na Griag
Cnoc na Griag — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Strath Carron
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Invershin Bunkhouse
Invershin Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Falls of Shin
Falls of Shin — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Lairg Glamping Pods
Lairg Glamping Pods — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lairg Caravan Park
Lairg Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Firth Caravan Park
Dornoch Firth Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Pondside Camping & Accommodation
Pondside Camping & Accommodation — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strath Carron?
- Strath Carron is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV24 3BW).
- What is Strath Carron?
- Strath Carron — a gorge in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Strath Carron?
- The nearest railway station is Ardgay, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV24 3BW.
- How do I get to Strath Carron?
- The nearest railway station is Ardgay, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV24 3BW.