John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.8 mi (22.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 814 ft (248 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 50 min
- High point
- 184 ft (56 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Beach: Shell Beach 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Peak: Duncansby Head 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Stacks of Duncansby 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Skirza Head Broch 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Freswick Castle 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Ness Broch 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Nicolson Cairn 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Nicolson Barometer 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Nybster Broch 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Mervyn's Tower 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Keiss Castle 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Historic site: The Barry Cairn 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Whitegate Broch 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Keiss Broch 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from start
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Questions about John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)
How long is John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)?
John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats) is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 50 min. It climbs 814 ft (248 m) in total, up to a high point of 184 ft (56 m).
How hard is John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)?
Parking at the start. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats)?
The Cabin @ John O'Groats, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: John O Groats Post Office, 0.5 mi (0.8 km).
Is this a good week for John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to 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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