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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

02:12

36.4km

270m

Cycling

Moderate 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

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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

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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

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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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Monday 24 November

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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

Scrabster Beach

Scrabster Lighthouse and Holborn Head

Forss Waterfall

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