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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – North Coast Visitor Centre loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – North Coast Visitor Centre loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – North Coast Visitor Centre loop from Thurso

01:13

4.70km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.57 km

River Thurso

Highlight • River

A Parkrun takes place here every Saturday (09:30)

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3.70 km

Old St Peter's Church and Thurso Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

3.74 km

Banksy-Style Artwork in Thurso

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A mysterious work of art on a wall in the style of Banksy's "There is always hope". Maybe even an original?

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3.96 km

Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Auld St Peter's Kirk is a ruined parish church that dates to around 1125. At one time in its history, it was also used as a court-house and a prison.

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4.24 km

North Coast Visitor Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

In the North coast Visitor center you can find tourist information about the north coast of Scotland.

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4.56 km

Meadow Well

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The Meadow Well was Thurso's main water supply for centuries. In 1818 it was expanded. The current pump was installed around 1850 and was used until the 1920s to fill …

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4.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

1.15 km

559 m

119 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.49 km

1.32 km

232 m

119 m

Elevation

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – North Coast Visitor Centre loop from Thurso

River Thurso

Old St Peter's Church and Thurso Castle Ruins

Banksy-Style Artwork in Thurso

Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins

North Coast Visitor Centre

Meadow Well

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