Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Download GPX

Save

Move start point

Edit route

Navigate

Send to Phone

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

154 m

John O'Groats Signpost

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, …

Tip by

1.78 km

View of Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Great coastline with great bizarre rock formations. Wear absolutely secure footwear. Is definitely mandatory

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.31 km

Bay of Sannick

A quiet cove on the path between John O'Groats and Duncansby Head Lighthouse. The path leads through areas where friendly sheep graze.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.82 km

Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Duncansby Head is the north east tip of Scotland, near the village of John o' Groats. A lighthouse built in 1924 stands on the steep cliffs. Duncansby Head is particularly …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.20 km

Geo of Sclaites

A very impressive view. Accessible via a well-maintained footpath.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.47 km

Duncansby Stacks

Duncansby Stacks are one of Scotland’s best natural phenomena - and they are easy to view during a hiking tour close to John o’ Groats!

Duncansby Stacks are two visually-impressive …

Tip by

8.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

223 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

3.47 km

1.41 km

263 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Today

Wednesday 8 October

14°C

11°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

This route was planned by komoot.

John O'Groats to Duncansby Head loop

John O'Groats Signpost

View of Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Bay of Sannick

Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Geo of Sclaites

Duncansby Stacks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️