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About Crofts of Benachielt

Crofts of Benachielt lies in remote Caithness, about 25km south of Wick via the A99. This scattered Highland settlement sits on windswept moorland typical of Scotland's far north, accessible through single-track roads requiring careful navigation. The name derives from Gaelic "beinn a' cheillt" - hill of concealment - after a rounded hill that once sheltered early crofters from fierce Atlantic gales.

Where is Crofts of Benachielt on the map?

Crofts of Benachielt is in Scotland, at 58.332, -3.395 - about 26 km north-east of Badbea, Highland.

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The closest airport to Crofts of Benachielt is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 38 km (about 35 min by car).

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