Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 97.8 mi (157.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,182 ft (2,189 m)
- Est. Time
- 17 hr 30 min
- High point
- 1,824 ft (556 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Croick, broch 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Historic site: George Ross Memorial 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Eas Cnoc na Morrar 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Riverside Campsite 44.9 mi (72.3 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 45.2 mi (72.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Millennium Stone 45.2 mi (72.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Fairburn Memorial Hall 47.7 mi (76.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Chisholm Stone 68 mi (109.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Golden Retriever Statue 78.4 mi (126.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Tweedmouth Memorial Fountain 78.4 mi (126.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Guisachan Fall 80.2 mi (129.1 km) from start
- Drinking water: Top Up Tap 97.7 mi (157.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Caledonian Canal Centre 97.7 mi (157.3 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial Tablet 97.7 mi (157.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Jubilee Memorial Fountain 97.8 mi (157.3 km) from start
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Questions about Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)
How long is Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)?
Great North Trail (Northern Highlands) is 97.8 mi (157.3 km) long. Most people take about 17 hr 30 min. It climbs 7,182 ft (2,189 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,824 ft (556 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)?
Parking at the far end. 21 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)?
Drinking water on the way at 97.7 mi (157.2 km), 97.7 mi (157.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 97.7 mi (157.2 km).
Is Great North Trail (Northern Highlands) shaded?
Mostly exposed (29% under trees).
What can you do on Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)?
Oykel Bridge Hotel, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (Northern Highlands)?
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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