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| Major junctions | |
| South end | Helmsdale (ND155601) |
| Major intersections | A9 A836 |
| North end | Melvich (NC898631) |
| Location | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | Scotland |
| Road network | |
TheA897single track road is entirely within theHighlandcouncil area ofScotland. It runs generally north from theA9 atHelmsdale to theA836 nearHalladale Bridge, east ofMelvich. The road passes through or nearKildonan,Kinbrace andForsinard, and has a junction with the B871 at Kinbrace. It also passes throughAchiemore.
Helmsdale is on the east-facingNorth Sea coast of Britain. Melvich is about 40 miles (64 km) away, on the north-facingAtlantic coast. Apart from half a mile (1 km) or so within Helmsdale, the entire road is single track.
Between Helmsdale and Kinbrace the road is inStrath Ullie (known also as Strath of Kildonan). TheRiver Ullie (known also as the River Helmsdale) reaches the sea at Helmsdale. Between Forsinard and Halladale Bridge the road is inStrath Halladale. TheRiver Halladale reaches the sea near Melvich.
In 2016 the road was declared the quietest A road in Britain.[1]
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