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John O'Groats Ferry Terminal – John O'Groats Signpost loop from Huna

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John O'Groats Ferry Terminal – John O'Groats Signpost loop from Huna

Easy

5.0

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53

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John O'Groats Ferry Terminal – John O'Groats Signpost loop from Huna

00:44

2.88km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 357 m for 104 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

269 m

John O'Groats Brewery

Highlight • Rest Area

Housed in the iconic “Last House” near the famous signpost, this small brewery brews characterful ales using pure northern water. Visitors can sample, buy bottles or simply enjoy the sea …

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2

322 m

John O'Groats Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Settlement

John o' Groats
Scottish Gaelic Taigh Iain Ghròt

coordinates
58° 38′ N, 3° 3′ W
Coordinates: 58° 38′ N, 3° 3′ W |

John o' Groats (Scottish Gaelic Taigh Iain …

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3

325 m

Puffin Mural on the Seafront

Highlight • Monument

4

384 m

John O'Groats Signpost

Highlight • Monument

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, …

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5

400 m

Nomadic Boulders of John O'Groats

Highlight • Monument

This impressive sculpture by Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion in John O’Groats features three large boulders on curved steel ribs, inspired by the boulders that roll across the seabed in …

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6

479 m

7

513 m

8

1.61 km

Good hiking trail with views.

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B

2.88 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

275 m

261 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

727 m

166 m

151 m

133 m

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Thursday 12 November

8°C

4°C

74 %

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