A good place for those who like to be solitary: you can look out uninterrupted over clean washed sands to Dunnet Head, the northernmost point of the mainland of Britain. Climb Dunnet Head for magnificent views over the Pentland Firth to Orkney and a great part of the north coast to Ben Loyal and Ben Hope. Take a day trip over to Orkney from John o'Groats or Scrabster, and island-hop the string of islands by boat and coach. If you're a keen birdwatcher, you can take a ferry trip round the Stacks of Duncansby to see an amazing range of seabird life. Anglers are spoilt for choice with sea fishing by boat from Scrabster, fishing from the beach or freshwater fishing nearby.