Intermediate 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: June 6, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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1.34 km

Old Pulteney Distillery & Visitor Centre

Founded in 1826 during the Herring boom Wick became known for its barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) both of which they exported in vast numbers.

Today you can …

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16.1 km

Whaligoe Steps

The Whaligoe steps are 365 stone steps cut into the cliff which allowed the locals to ferry the herring catch up the cliffs and across to Wick to be sold. …

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27.7 km

Grey Cairns of Camster

Two well preserved Neolithic chambered cairns. Excavations in 1865 found pottery, flint tools, bones and skeletons. It's now managed by Historic Scotland and open to the public (a short walk …

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41.0 km

Loch Watten

A small freshwater loch that's popular for fly fishing.

The name is a tautology as Vatn is the Norse word for loch.

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55.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

10.1 km

7.55 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

41.8 km

7.55 km

6.25 km

139 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 6 October

17°C

14°C

10 %

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Whaligoe Steps, Grey Cairns & Loch Watten loop from Wick

Old Pulteney Distillery & Visitor Centre

Whaligoe Steps

Grey Cairns of Camster

Loch Watten

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