A great sweeping arc of white sandy beach to the south of Dunnet Head.
Good surf break although it's pretty hard to carry a surfboard on a bike :-)
The visitor centre has information about the local area and wildlife and public toilets.

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August 10, 2024

Road cycling

Lovely view of the coast and bring your binoculars to try and see the birds

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1. John O’ Groats & Dunnet Head loop from Wick

88.5km

03:38

550m

Cycle the moderate 55.0-mile (88.5 km) John O’ Groats & Dunnet Head loop from Wick, featuring stunning coastal views and wildlife.

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2. Dunnet Bay & John O'Groats loop

48.4km

01:58

250m

240m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Dunnet Bay Beach – Dunnet Bay Beach loop from Thurso

37.2km

01:40

260m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 10 m

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

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Dunnet Bay Beach

1. John O’ Groats & Dunnet Head loop from Wick

2. Dunnet Bay & John O'Groats loop

3. Dunnet Bay Beach – Dunnet Bay Beach loop from Thurso

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