A836 Crask Road: Lairg to Tongue
Drive north through the remote interior on the A836, crossing the Crask country and passing Altnaharra before reaching Tongue. This is a short, concentrated Highlands drive with open moorland and mountain backdrops.
Driving roads near Lairg and Tongue. Nearby visits are optional. · 38 miles · 91 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point
Photo: @ Trevor Littlewood / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Ben Klibreck
The mountain provides a backdrop to parts of the interior road around the Crask and Altnaharra country.
Loch Loyal
The northern part of the drive enters the loch-and-mountain landscape south of Tongue.
Before you set off
The Crask anchor belongs on the A836, not in the inn car park. Expect single-track sections, animals and sparse services. Check current road closures, vehicle suitability and weather before travel. Driving time excludes stops and live traffic. The route follows through-roads; all visits off the line are independent optional detours.