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58.15, -3.58 · rel 12769750
58.15, -3.58 · rel 12769750
John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale)
14,7 km from Helmsdale to Berriedale through lakes and urban area.
Helmsdale
→
Berriedale
linear
14,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
1× Water
1× viewpoint
Helmsdale Castle Memorial
monument ·
195 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Emigrants
monument ·
231 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kildonan and Helmsdale War Memorial
monument ·
340 m off route
0,0 km
0%
St. Johns Well
Water ·
437 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Berriedale War Memorial
monument ·
41 m off route
14,7 km
100%
Berriedale Braes
viewpoint ·
224 m off route
14,7 km
100%
William Welch's Memorial
monument ·
472 m off route
14,7 km
100%
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 (Helmsdale to Berriedale) is 14.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale) takes approximately 3h 41min to complete.
No, John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Helmsdale to Berriedale. Plan ahead for return transport.
John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale) starts at Helmsdale.
John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale) is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale) is maintained and managed by John O' Groats Trail.