John O'Groats to Duncansby Head loop
John O'Groats to Duncansby Head loop
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John O'Groats to Duncansby Head loop
02:23
8.91km
100m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 8, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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154 m
John O'Groats Signpost
Highlight • Monument
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1.78 km
View of Duncansby Head Lighthouse
Highlight • Viewpoint
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2.31 km
Bay of Sannick
Highlight • Natural
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3.82 km
Duncansby Head Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
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4.20 km
Geo of Sclaites
Highlight (Segment) • Cave
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4.47 km
Duncansby Stacks
Highlight • Natural Monument
Duncansby Stacks are two visually-impressive …
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8.91 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.50 km
185 m
135 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.83 km
3.36 km
1.33 km
276 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Wednesday 6 May
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6°C
11 %
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This route was planned by komoot.
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Trail Reviews
after a fantastic day, a short walk in the evening to the lighthouse in joan o' groats and the bizarre rocks in the sea
A walk from Komoot but again a high flyer from the most northern village of the Scottish mainland, named after a Dutchman. Who started the ferry service here. The walk leads to Duncanby Head with its lighthouse and on to the 64m high peak cliffs of Stacks of Duncansby. The nicer weather took care of the rest.