John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.4 mi (21.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,381 ft (421 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 627 ft (191 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Creag A' Chaisteil, dun site 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Historic site: St Curitan's Well 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)
How long is John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)?
John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie) is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 1,381 ft (421 m) in total, up to a high point of 627 ft (191 m).
How hard is John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: ICTFC Home car park. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie) shaded?
Partly shaded (49% under trees).
What can you do on John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)?
the redshank, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Alpine Bikes, 0.5 mi (0.9 km).
Is this a good week for John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)?
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.
Trails near John O'Groats Trail (Inverness to Culbokie)
- Moray Firth Tourist Route Highland · Expert · 80.9 mi (130.2 km)
- Millburn Active Travel Route Highland · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 8 Highland · Expert · 143.8 mi (231.4 km)
- Highland Tourist Route Cairngorms National Park · Expert · 106 mi (170.6 km)
- Muir of Ord to North Kessock via Blairdhu Highland · Easy · 10.5 mi (16.8 km)
- Munlochy old railway line path Highland · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Woodland Path in Balloch Woods Highland · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Slighe Blà r Chùil Lodair Highland · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap