John O'Groats Trail

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A mapped walking route does not guarantee present access or safe conditions. Check signs, closures and the weather before setting out.

Distance

240

What is recorded here

A coastal walking route from Inverness to John o’ Groats, traversing shorelines, cliff tops, back lanes and footpaths of the Scottish Highlands.

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Photo credits

• Richard Webb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• David Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Maker not stated on source page, www.livebreathescotland.com
• David Bremner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Carron K, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Dennis Turner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Mary and Angus Hogg, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Anne Burgess, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Helmsdale community website; photographer not stated, Helmsdale.scot

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