Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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4.41 km

Loch Heilen Road

The long straight road that passes to the north of Loch Heilen. This is part of NCN1 with a reasonably good surface and great views. The loch is a small freshwater lake that's popular with fisher people.

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22.7 km

John O'Groats Signpost

Probably the most photographed signposts in the UK. Next to the old John O'Groats hotel, this sign has marked the end of many an epic cycle adventure.

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43.1 km

Windhaven Café

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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47.3 km

Dunnet Head – Most Northerly Point of Mainland Britain

Dunnet Head stands as the most northerly tip of mainland Britain, an alternative end-point or start for end-to end attempts on the island to John O'Groats.

The headland, also known …

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57.1 km

Dunnet Bay Beach

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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59.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.6 km

16.2 km

1.22 km

684 m

372 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

5.91 km

1.60 km

624 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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John O'Groats & Dunnet Head loop from Castletown

Loch Heilen Road

John O'Groats Signpost

Windhaven Café

Dunnet Head – Most Northerly Point of Mainland Britain

Dunnet Bay Beach

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