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Dornoch Cathedral – Dornoch Castle loop from Embo

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Dornoch Cathedral – Dornoch Castle loop from Embo

Hard

4

runners

Dornoch Cathedral – Dornoch Castle loop from Embo

02:25

23.0km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.19 km

Skelbo Wood

Highlight • Forest

Skelbo Wood, near Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands, has some fascinating features, including the remains of an Iron Age broch and some impressive drystone walls. It's a wonderful place for …

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2

18.3 km

Dornoch Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1224 AD

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3

18.4 km

Charming Stone House Garden

Highlight • Structure

Cared for with love

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18.4 km

Dornoch Castle

Highlight • Pub

Dornoch Castle is now converted to a hotel, with fine dining and drinking options. It was originally built around 1500 as the home of the bishops of Caithness. It has …

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5

18.7 km

Stone House by the Stream

Highlight • Other

With a great garden

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6

19.5 km

Dornoch Woods Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

pleasant to walk in the forest at these temperatures

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7

19.7 km

Earl's Cross

Highlight • Monument

history lessons again

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8

19.8 km

Fairy Tale Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

interest in design

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.75 km

2.52 km

1.23 km

320 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

5.42 km

2.65 km

873 m

201 m

200 m

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Monday 6 July

18°C

14°C

44 %

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