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Etta B. Juhle Memorial Plaque – Whaligoe Steps loop from Whaligoe

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Etta B. Juhle Memorial Plaque – Whaligoe Steps loop from Whaligoe

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Etta B. Juhle Memorial Plaque – Whaligoe Steps loop from Whaligoe

00:26

1.47km

40m

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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461 m

Whaligoe Steps and Harbour

Highlight • Natural Monument

Whaligoe Harbour is one of the most spectacular and unique harbours in Scotland. It is surrounded on three sides by 250 foot cliffs, and reached by the Whaligoe Steps which …

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613 m

Bridge and Staircase to Viewpoint

Highlight • Bridge

704 m

Etta B. Juhle Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Lady who looked after the steps

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788 m

Whaligoe Steps

Highlight • Structure

A painstakingly maintained stone staircase leads down to the base of the cliffs to the actual harbor. Must see, a real highlight on this stretch of coast.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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787 m

227 m

215 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

787 m

227 m

215 m

188 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

22°C

12°C

29 %

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Etta B. Juhle Memorial Plaque – Whaligoe Steps loop from Whaligoe

Whaligoe Steps and Harbour

Bridge and Staircase to Viewpoint

Etta B. Juhle Memorial Plaque

Whaligoe Steps

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