A9 Lay-bys

eyebrowsb
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edited May 2019 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

In a couple of weeks time we'll be heading north to a CL at East Mey.  We'll be heading north from Blairgowrie and will want to stop for a break after crossing the Cromarty Firth towards Tain.  Does anyone know if there is a decent sized Lay-by, well off the road which would be suitable to stop for lunch and let our dog stretch her legs?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

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  • EasyT
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    edited May 2019 #2

    You could look at this map and click where you are interested or zoom in and move map to suit. 

    https://www.geograph.org.uk/browser/#!/content_id=141693/display=map/pagesize=100

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited May 2019 #3

    Why not try the short detour into Dornoch, park above the beach, eat your lunch and exercise your dog on the dog friendly beach? Far better than a layby.

    Edit: Sorry, just realised you’re a caravanner so it may not be possible😕

  • eyebrowsb
    eyebrowsb Forum Participant Posts: 554
    edited May 2019 #4

    Thanks for your replies!  Just looking for a quick stop en-route (20 mins at most) and was hoping that someone knew of a suitable lay-by. I'll have a look at Easy T's map.  Thanks for that!

  • brue
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    edited May 2019 #5

    Lyn, I think we usually find a stop around Loch Fleet but you'll just have to look for a suitable layby when you spot one. The road gets more hilly as you head towards Helmsdale, I can't think of any actual pull offs but you will definitely find a lay by, often with a good view as you head north.

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited May 2019 #6

    Thanks brue, our problem seems to be that we suddenly come upon a good place to stop when it's too late to pull in!  

  • EasyT
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    edited May 2019 #7

    In Google Earth or maps you can measure distance in miles from an obvious point such as a side road etc.

    We no longer travel the distance between sites to be a problem 

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited May 2019 #8

    Thanks Easy T!

  • brue
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    edited May 2019 #9

    Lyn, you'll find the A9 north of Tain/Dornoch is a bit "up and down dale" and you'll probably find some slow stretches where it's easy to spot stopping places. We've done this route many times with a caravan and now a motorhome.  Hope you enjoy your journey north.

  • eyebrowsb
    eyebrowsb Forum Participant Posts: 554
    edited May 2019 #10

    Thanks brue!

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