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OSM map layer · LineString
58.27, -3.36 · rel 18290602
58.27, -3.36 · rel 18290602
John O'Groats Trail (Dunbeath to Lybster)
14,7 km from Dunbeath to Lybster through urban area.
Dunbeath
→
Lybster
linear
14,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× ruins
1× Lighthouse
Kenn and the Salmon
monument ·
on the route
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Poll Gorm, Fort
ruins ·
70 m off route
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Lybster Harbour Lighthouse
Lighthouse ·
246 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Forse, Latheron and Latheronwheel War Memorial
monument ·
312 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
John O'Groats Trail (Dunbeath to Lybster) is 14.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, John O'Groats Trail (Dunbeath to Lybster) takes approximately 3h 41min to complete.
No, John O'Groats Trail (Dunbeath to Lybster) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Dunbeath to Lybster. Plan ahead for return transport.
John O'Groats Trail (Dunbeath to Lybster) starts at Dunbeath.
John O'Groats Trail (Dunbeath to Lybster) is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.