Moderate 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

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792 m

View of Guttery Geo Beach and Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dunnet Bay is fairly sheltered from the elements, with this section on the South facing coast of Dunnet Head particularly so. Excellent wildlife spotting opportunities.

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1.01 km

Old Ruins

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8.45 km

Dunnet Head – Most Northerly Point of Mainland Britain

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This is the northernmost point on the mainland of Scotland. The beautiful cliff can be viewed on a short hike.

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9.00 km

Dunnet Head Viewpoint and Trig Point

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Trig-baggers will want to get this one! Dunnet Head is home to the most northerly trig point of Britain's mainland and is the Northern-most point beating John O Groats by …

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9.21 km

Dunnet Head Cliffs

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Very beautiful cliff. With a clear view one can see the island Hoy.

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17.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

2.74 km

372 m

198 m

Surfaces

9.31 km

4.65 km

2.13 km

610 m

525 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 November

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View of Guttery Geo Beach and Cliffs

Old Ruins

Dunnet Head – Most Northerly Point of Mainland Britain

Dunnet Head Viewpoint and Trig Point

Dunnet Head Cliffs

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