John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.5 mi (18.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 187 ft (57 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 50 min
- High point
- 105 ft (32 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Ackergil Tower 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Castle Sinclair Girnigoe 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Informal campsite 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Papigoe, Broch site 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Historic site: North Head Memorial Tower 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)
How long is John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)?
John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss) is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 50 min. It climbs 187 ft (57 m) in total, up to a high point of 105 ft (32 m).
How hard is John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)?
Parking at the start. 21 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 11.4 mi (18.3 km).
Is John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)?
The Village Inn, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)?
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 (Wick to Keiss)
- John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick) Highland · Hard · 11.7 mi (18.9 km)
- John O'Groats Trail (Keiss to John O'Groats) Highland · Hard · 13.8 mi (22.3 km)
- John O'Groats Trail (Lybster to Whaligoe) Highland · Expert · 15.5 mi (25 km)
- Mountain Bike Technical Trail Highland · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Yellow Long Trail Highland · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Red All-Abilities Trail Highland · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9 Orkney Islands · Hard · 23.9 mi (38.5 km)
- Hoxa Head Orkney Islands · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap