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

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Parking

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792 m

View of Guttery Geo Beach and Cliffs

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

8.45 km

Dunnet Head – Most Northerly Point of Mainland Britain

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

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

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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Dunnet Head loop — most Northerly Point of Mainland Britain

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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