John O'Groats Trail (Alness to Tain)

John O'Groats Trail (Alness to Tain) is a 21.7 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

At 21.7 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 4 hours and 49 minutes to complete.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the JoG03 waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.