This iconic signpost marks the culmination of many long-distance adventures. Whether you have walked the length of Britain from Land’s End, or hiked from Inverness on the John O’Groats Trail, reaching this signpost has been your goal for weeks or months. Your great achievement is documented often by a photograph of you standing next to this sign!

Willem VS

January 17, 2024

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The Signpost John O’Groats is a famous landmark that marks the end or start of a long-distance journey across Britain, from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in England. …

Rilo

July 21, 2022

Hiking

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Best Hikes to John O'Groats Signpost

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

9.88km

02:42

150m

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

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3. John O'Groats Harbour – John O'Groats Signpost loop from John o' Groats

2.90km

00:44

10m

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

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Bay of Sannick

Duncansby Stacks

End of the John O'Groats Trail

Geo of Sclaites

Balfour Coast Battery

Approach to John O' Groats Harbour

Nybster Broch and Mervyn’s Tower

John O'Groats Signpost

John O'Groats Signpost

1. John O'Groats to Duncansby Head loop

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

3. John O'Groats Harbour – John O'Groats Signpost loop from John o' Groats

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