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Holborn Head Lighthouse – View of Scrabster Beach loop from Thurso

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United Kingdom
Scotland
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Thurso

Holborn Head Lighthouse – View of Scrabster Beach loop from Thurso

Moderate

15

runners

Holborn Head Lighthouse – View of Scrabster Beach loop from Thurso

00:39

6.19km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.82 km

View of Scrabster Harbor

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2

2.95 km

Holborn Head Lighthouse

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Scrabster Lighthouse or Holborn Head Lighthouse was completed in 1862, but is now decommissioned.
The two keeper’s cottages are holiday accommodation.

The walk to Holborn Head is accessed on the …

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3

4.34 km

View of Scrabster Beach

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B

6.19 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.04 km

745 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

1.46 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

14°C

6°C

74 %

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