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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

00:34

5.43km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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1.16 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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1.33 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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1.37 km

Old St Peter's Church and Thurso Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

1.94 km

Thurso Beach

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The River Thurso, which flows into the sea at one side of the beach, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the beach is popular with fossil hunters. This …

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2.22 km

Victoria Walk Toposcope

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Orientation table and viewpoint on the Victoria Walk in Thurso. Posted by the Rotary Club of Thurso. To be able to see the indicated destinations, the weather must be very clear!

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2.39 km

Victoria Walk Coastal Path

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Victoria Walk is a pleasant coastal path in Thurso offering idyllic Thurso bay views of the surrounding sea, greenery, and cliffs.

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5.02 km

Station Hotel

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5.11 km

Thurso Library

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"Refurbished in 2015, Thurso Library was built in 1862 as the Miller Institute and was later turned into the Thurso Library and Swanson Gallery and stands at the end of …

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5.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.44 km

1.29 km

364 m

121 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

1.04 km

531 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins

Banksy-Style Artwork in Thurso

Old St Peter's Church and Thurso Castle Ruins

Thurso Beach

Victoria Walk Toposcope

Victoria Walk Coastal Path

Station Hotel

Thurso Library

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