GuardTrailsDay 2 of 14 · John o' Groats · The Classic Northwest Highlands Loop
Day 2 — John o' Groats & Duncansby Stacks
An active day to your new base in John o' Groats, with 2 h 44 on the road.
Stage 2 · John o' Groats · United Kingdom
We sleep in John o' Groats, 2.1 km from the place visited
day 2 2 nights 2 h 44 on the road192 kmclimate favourable
Interest of the place — nature 15. Based on: island; viewpoint reached from the stage (Duncansby Stacks).
- programme
- 7 h
- road
- 2 h 44
- Wildlife boat trip from the harbourInterest nature 153 h
- Hike to Duncansby StacksInterest nature 15Place Stacks of Duncansby, 0.7 km away · nearby point, to check4 h
To add if time allows: Lunch at a local cafe (1 h 30) · Visit John o' Groats Signpost & Harbour (2 h)
Bad-weather option — something else that day — Walk around Castle of Old Wick
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.
Dornoch
A historic coastal town featuring a cathedral and sandy beaches perfect for a brief walk.
45 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
© photographed on 15 June 2009 by Otter — CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Dunrobin Castle
A magnificent fairytale castle overlooking the North Sea with extensive gardens.
90 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
© photographed in 2005 by Imamon~commonswiki — CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
John O'Groats
The iconic harbor village where you can board a boat tour to explore the coastal cliffs and wildlife.
120 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
