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

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Train Station

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60 m

Thurso Millennium Milepost

Highlight • Monument

Inspiration for cycle trips around Thurso can be found on komoot's 'The best road cycling routes around Thurso' webpage: komoot.com/guide/2751287/road-cycling-routes-around-thurso

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18.8 km

A useful self-service cafe and shop that sells tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches. The shop sells basic food and snacks. There is also camping and bed and breakfast accommodation with amazing sea views.

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23.3 km

Dunnet Head Viewpoint

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Great detour to the actual most northerly point of Britain's mainland (beating John O Groats by 11 miles!). Once you reach the car park of Dunnet Head, go leftwards to …

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33.4 km

Dunnet Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

Stretching 2 miles along the north coast of Scotland, Dunnet Bay is a beautiful arc of white sandy beach and rolling sand dunes. The bay is home to diverse wildlife …

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35.8 km

Castlehill Harbour

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Quaint little harbour close to the historic village of Castletown. It has crystal clear water and backs on to Dunnet Bay.

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42.8 km

Lady Janet's Wood

Forest

45.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

17.8 km

2.45 km

246 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

7.10 km

246 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 8 December

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