John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.7 mi (18.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,220 ft (372 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 25 min
- High point
- 197 ft (60 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Wick War Memorial 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Attraction: World's Shortest Street 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Old Fog Cannon 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: L.S. Lowry Commemorative Tablet 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Caithness SeaCoast tours 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Historic site: Seafarers' Memorial 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Bremner Monument 1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Castle of Old Wick 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Whaligoe steps 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from start
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Questions about John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)
How long is John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)?
John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick) is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,220 ft (372 m) in total, up to a high point of 197 ft (60 m).
How hard is John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)?
Parking at the start. 17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)?
Highland Kebab House, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: KeyStore, 0 mi (0 km).
Is this a good week for John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)?
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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