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Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Duncansby Head Lighthouse

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Duncansby Head Lighthouse

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Location: Dunnet And Canisbay, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. John O'Groats to Duncansby Head loop

8.91km

02:23

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Duncansby Head and Stacks of Duncansby loop

5.46km

01:30

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Duncansby Stacks – View of Duncansby Stacks loop from John o' Groats

4.05km

01:09

100m

90m

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Timber 👣 & Shakespeare 🐾

August 10, 2019

Duncansby Head is the north east tip of Scotland, near the village of John o' Groats. A lighthouse built in 1924 stands on the steep cliffs. Duncansby Head is particularly spectacular because of its rugged rock formations and rock needles, the so-called Duncansby Stacks. Many rare seabirds nest in the cliffs, including puffins.
Muckle Skerry is an island in the Orkneys seven kilometers north-east of Duncansby Head.

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Tom

February 1, 2019

Only a short walk up from the tourist hot spot of John O Groats and you can enjoy a truly peaceful sun rise or set, as previously stated on a good clear day you can see across to the Islands nearby.

Uwe

October 2, 2017

In the evening, the lighthouse is perfectly drawn by the sun and you have a good view to the neighboring islands.

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Location: Dunnet And Canisbay, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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