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By train
Forsinard station is the nearest station; the line runs from Inverness to Wick/Thurso, stopping at Forsinard three times a day. The reserve visitor centre is located in the station building!
By bus
As no bus service operates through Forsinard, there is instead a very reasonable Highland Council subsidised taxi service to take train or other passengers from the rail station north to Melvich, Bettyhill or Thurso. Booking and details available, tel: 01641 541 297. Phoning by 6 pm one day in advance essential.
By road
On the A897, 24 miles (38 km) from Helmsdale. From Melvich on the north coast, turn south 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Melvich onto the A897 for 14 miles (22.5 km).
Sat nav POI file
If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.
Other ways to get to the reserve
By train from Inverness to Forsinard station takes approximately 3 hours 8 minutes.