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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3.27 km

Scrabster Beach

The sandy beach at the Scrabster end of Thurso Bay is separated from Thurso beach by the rocky outcrops in the centre of the bay. To the north is the …

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4.44 km

Scrabster Lighthouse and Holborn Head

Scrabster Lighthouse or Holburn Head Lighthouse (spelt differently to the headland) was completed in 1862. It was decommissioned in 2003 and the two keeper’s cottages are now holiday accommodation.

Holborn …

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12.9 km

Forss Waterfall

This is the pretty stepped waterfall on Forss Water. It's visible from the A836 at the Bridge of Forss but you're upstream of it so the best views are to …

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36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

14.8 km

2.44 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

1.93 km

1.46 km

480 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Thursday 9 October

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100 %

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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

Scrabster Beach

Scrabster Lighthouse and Holborn Head

Forss Waterfall

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