The Ultimate Guide to Traveling the Wee Mad Road in the Scottish Highlands

Wee Mad Road a curvy drive located in the Scottish Highlands. The road is beautiful and remote and well worth the drive. Just be careful.

Wee Mad Road

Where is the Wee Mad road in Scotland?

The road is located in the northwestern part of the Scottish Highlands, on the Coigach coast of northwestern Scotland.

How long is the Wee Mad road?

Part of the scenic North Coast 500, this looping ribbon of asphalt that hugs the coastline is 23.81km (14.8 miles) long in the wilds of Scotland.

Where does Wee Mad road start and end?

The road runs south-north from Achiltibuie (in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, on the Coigach coast) to Inverkirkaig (on the north eastern bay, of the sea loch Loch Kirkaig, in the Assynt district of Sutherland).

Is Wee Mad road worth the drive?

One of the most picturesque routes in the North West Highlands of the country is this exhilarating drive that winds its way through lakes, rivers, and mountains, featuring numerous blind and hairpin turns. The enchanting coastal drive offers a wild and stunning experience, while the narrow one-lane road traverses the untamed landscape of the northwest coast.

Is the Wee Mad road challenging?

It is advised that only skilled drivers attempt this route, as reversing skills may be necessary. Despite its narrowness, twists, and occasional steepness, this unforgettable journey remains an unparalleled scenic marvel.

 

 

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