Great North Trail (John o' Groats)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 113.3 mi (182.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,194 ft (1,583 m)
- Est. Time
- 18 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,378 ft (420 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Millennium Cairn 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Altnaharra Caravan Club Site 54.5 mi (87.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Grummore 54.5 mi (87.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Donald Macleod Memorial 61.5 mi (99 km) from start
- Historic site: Strathnaver War Memorial 62.8 mi (101.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Tulach Buaile a' Chroic, Broch 110.7 mi (178.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Mybster Broch 112.8 mi (181.6 km) from start
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Questions about Great North Trail (John o' Groats)
How long is Great North Trail (John o' Groats)?
Great North Trail (John o' Groats) is 113.3 mi (182.3 km) long. Most people take about 18 hr 20 min. It climbs 5,194 ft (1,583 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,378 ft (420 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (John o' Groats)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (John o' Groats)?
10 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (John o' Groats)?
Drinking water on the way at 85.7 mi (138 km), 85.7 mi (138 km). Toilets: 85.7 mi (138 km).
Is Great North Trail (John o' Groats) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Great North Trail (John o' Groats)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (John o' Groats)?
Oykel Bridge Hotel, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (John o' Groats)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap