Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
View Rock
In or near Strathpeffer.
View Rock is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Garve · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
View Rock is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Highlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Garve, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area IV14.
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Place summary
View Rock is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV14. It offers expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for observing the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5799, -4.5781
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV14 9EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Garve — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n11820042270 (ODbL)
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Contin Church Of Scotland Parish Church
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Waterfalls · 1.8 km

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Where to eat & stay near View Rock
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is View Rock?
- View Rock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV14 9EE).
- What is View Rock?
- View Rock is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to View Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Garve, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV14 9EE.
- Is View Rock free to visit?
- Yes, View Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to View Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Garve, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV14 9EE.