How far is it from The Mound to Backies?

The distance between The Mound and Backies is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from The Mound to Backies?

The drive from The Mound to Backies takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from The Mound to Backies?

The fastest route from The Mound to Backies covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Backies from The Mound?

Backies lies roughly to the north-east of The Mound.

Are there charging stations between The Mound and Backies?

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Mound to Backies, including Fountain Road, Golspie (50 kW); Gower Street Car Park, Brora (50 kW); Meadows Car Park, Dornach (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

The Mound Backies

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from The Mound to Backies takes about 10 min via A9. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 5 mi

1 Depart right onto The Mound 4 mi
2 Continue straight onto Station Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto South Argo Terrace 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dunrobin Glen Road 1 mi
6 Arrive right onto Dunrobin Glen Road

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The return trip from Backies to The Mound covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

8 chargers

Fountain Road, GolspieFountain Road, Golspie, Scotland, KW10 6TH50 kW
Gower Street Car Park, BroraGower Street Car Park, Brora, KW9 6PU50 kW
Meadows Car Park, DornachMeadows Car Park, Dornach, IV25 3LD50 kW
Golspie Business Park, GolspieGolspie Business Park, Golspie, Highland, KW10 6UB22 kW
Royal Golf Hotel Grange Road, DornochRoyal Golf Hotel Grange Road, Dornoch, Highlands, IV25 4LG13 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Backies → West Langwell15 mi · 25 min Backies → Doll5 mi · 10 min Backies → Achavandra Muir9 mi · 15 min Backies → Redburn, Highland 217 mi · 25 min Backies → Ardvannie21 mi · 30 min Backies → Kincardine, Highland24 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from The Mound to Backies?: The distance between The Mound and Backies is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Mound to Backies?: The drive from The Mound to Backies takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from The Mound to Backies?: The fastest route from The Mound to Backies covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Backies from The Mound?: Backies lies roughly to the north-east of The Mound.
Are there charging stations between The Mound and Backies?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Mound to Backies, including Fountain Road, Golspie (50 kW); Gower Street Car Park, Brora (50 kW); Meadows Car Park, Dornach (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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