Welcome to The Steading
Food scene
Melvich Hotel
Melvich Hotel is the place to go if you're in the mood for a wood-fired pizza!
There is gourmet coffee, hot chocolate, ice cream, milkshakes, and other soft drinks on offer along with hot-filled rolls and a selection of sweet treats. Open daily 10am to 4pm (closed on a Tuesday).
Coastline Coffee
There is gourmet coffee, hot chocolate, ice cream, milkshakes, and other soft drinks on offer along with hot-filled rolls and a selection of sweet treats. Open daily 10am to 4pm (closed on a Tuesday).
The Halladale Inn Bar and Bistro is open for a sit-down meal or takeaway.
Halladale Inn Bar & Bistro- North Coast Touring Park & Glamping Pods
The Halladale Inn Bar and Bistro is open for a sit-down meal or takeaway.
Things to Do
Melvich Beach is a 10-minute walk away or alternatively,
take the car and park in the car park. It is very popular with
the surfing community. Other beaches to visit nearby include Strathy, Armadale, and Farr.
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Melvich Beach
Melvich Beach is a 10-minute walk away or alternatively,
take the car and park in the car park. It is very popular with
the surfing community. Other beaches to visit nearby include Strathy, Armadale, and Farr.
The Forsinain trail, flows and tower is worth a visit at
Forsinard (14.5 miles from Melvich). The RSPB visitor
centre is in the old railway station building at Forsinard
and leads to the Dubh Lochan trail which
approximately 1.6km long and takes you through the
heart of the flow country along a wooden walkway to
the Forsinard Lookout tower. The 6km Forsinain Trail starts about 7km North of the Visitor Centre.
Forsinain Trail
The Forsinain trail, flows and tower is worth a visit at
Forsinard (14.5 miles from Melvich). The RSPB visitor
centre is in the old railway station building at Forsinard
and leads to the Dubh Lochan trail which
approximately 1.6km long and takes you through the
heart of the flow country along a wooden walkway to
the Forsinard Lookout tower. The 6km Forsinain Trail starts about 7km North of the Visitor Centre.
Kirkton Farm buggy tour Is a fun filled tour of a family run hill farm on board an all terrain 4-wheel drive buggy
Kirkton farm
Kirkton Farm buggy tour Is a fun filled tour of a family run hill farm on board an all terrain 4-wheel drive buggy
Puffin Cove can be found at the Welcome to Caithness/Sutherland signpost on Drumholistan (the road between Melvich and Reay). Park in the lay-by and walk towards the sea for approx 10mins. The ground can get wet and muddy so wear appropriate footwear. Depending on the tide there is a sandy cove at the bottom of the hill and a variety of birds including the puffin can be seen on the islands from here. The puffin can be seen from April to August.
Puffin Cove, Drumhollistan
Puffin Cove can be found at the Welcome to Caithness/Sutherland signpost on Drumholistan (the road between Melvich and Reay). Park in the lay-by and walk towards the sea for approx 10mins. The ground can get wet and muddy so wear appropriate footwear. Depending on the tide there is a sandy cove at the bottom of the hill and a variety of birds including the puffin can be seen on the islands from here. The puffin can be seen from April to August.
Halladale River
Permits for River Halladale fishing are available for the local West End Store.
Strathy Beach is a beautiful beach with just a 5-minute drive west of The Steading. Plenty of fun can be had on summery days here with plenty of caves to explore!
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Strathy Beach
Strathy Beach is a beautiful beach with just a 5-minute drive west of The Steading. Plenty of fun can be had on summery days here with plenty of caves to explore!
Bettyhill Beach
Bettyhill Beach has stunning views and is only 20 minutes away from The Steading.
Ben Hope is the most northerly munro in Britain and certainly will not disappoint with the views at the top!
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Ben Hope
Ben Hope is the most northerly munro in Britain and certainly will not disappoint with the views at the top!
Ben Loyal is south of Tongue and provides amazing views of the Kyle of Tongue, Loch Loyal, and Ben Hope.
Ben Loyal
Ben Loyal is south of Tongue and provides amazing views of the Kyle of Tongue, Loch Loyal, and Ben Hope.
Local Golf Courses
Reay Golf Club (7 miles east) - Stunning James Braid Course with amazing views and friendly members!
Reay Golf Course
Reay Golf Club (7 miles east) - Stunning James Braid Course with amazing views and friendly members!
Thurso Golf Club
Thurso (16 miles east) - Most northernly 18 hole parkland course on Britain.
Wick Golf Club
Wick (east) - Beautiful links course not far from John O'Groats!
Lybster (east) - In the east of Caithness, lovely 9 hole course with net and putting green available.
Lybster Golf Club
Main StreetLybster (east) - In the east of Caithness, lovely 9 hole course with net and putting green available.
Durness (west) - Amazing 9 hole course to the west of the Steading! Stunning views and friendliest of members!
Durness Golf Club
Durness (west) - Amazing 9 hole course to the west of the Steading! Stunning views and friendliest of members!
City/town information
Thurso is a lovely local town 16 miles away from Melvich. It includes a beach, a golf course, and various other activities. It also includes a swimming pool and gym for everyone to use. This is the nearest town for supermarkets including Tescos, the Co-Op and McColls. Also has some lovely traditional gift shops, as well as a good selection of bars and restaurants.
Bus and train services are available here, and ferry services to the Orkney Islands as well!
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Thurso
Thurso is a lovely local town 16 miles away from Melvich. It includes a beach, a golf course, and various other activities. It also includes a swimming pool and gym for everyone to use. This is the nearest town for supermarkets including Tescos, the Co-Op and McColls. Also has some lovely traditional gift shops, as well as a good selection of bars and restaurants.
Bus and train services are available here, and ferry services to the Orkney Islands as well!
Wick is similar to Thurso having a large range of pubs, restaurants, and shops. There is also plenty to do here with various walks close by and beautiful scenery to admire.
There are also a few distilleries nearby which guided tours are available.
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Wick
Wick is similar to Thurso having a large range of pubs, restaurants, and shops. There is also plenty to do here with various walks close by and beautiful scenery to admire.
There are also a few distilleries nearby which guided tours are available.
John O'Groats is a very popular tourist attraction up here being the most northerly point of Britain - again plenty walks available and a newly opened restaurant called "Northern Point" and various others. Most importantly, an ice cream shop called "Flavours" is a must if you're in the area!
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John o' Groats
John O'Groats is a very popular tourist attraction up here being the most northerly point of Britain - again plenty walks available and a newly opened restaurant called "Northern Point" and various others. Most importantly, an ice cream shop called "Flavours" is a must if you're in the area!
Bettyhill is a quick 20-minute drive from The Steading with scenic views and a local shop. It also has the Bettyhill Hotel that offers Starbucks coffees for coffee fanatics!
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Bettyhill
Bettyhill is a quick 20-minute drive from The Steading with scenic views and a local shop. It also has the Bettyhill Hotel that offers Starbucks coffees for coffee fanatics!
Tongue
Tongue is a beautiful scenic village up west with lovely walks and plenty of places to eat!
Durness is a must when travelling up here on holiday! The most gorgeous of views and plenty of things to do ranging from zip-lining over the coast or having an amazing hot chocolate from the famous Coco Mountain.
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Durness
Durness is a must when travelling up here on holiday! The most gorgeous of views and plenty of things to do ranging from zip-lining over the coast or having an amazing hot chocolate from the famous Coco Mountain.
Reay is a quaint village 10 minutes away from the Steading with a beautiful golf course and beach!
Reay
Reay is a quaint village 10 minutes away from the Steading with a beautiful golf course and beach!