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Café Groats – John O'Groats Brewery loop from Huna

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Café Groats – John O'Groats Brewery loop from Huna

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Café Groats – John O'Groats Brewery loop from Huna

01:58

17.5km

220m

Running

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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207 m

Café Groats

Highlight • Rest Area

Cosy family run pub right next to the iconic John O’Groats signpost, with panoramic views across the Pentland Firth and Orkney Islands. Fresh local seafood, home cooked meals, coffee, cakes …

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252 m

John O'Groats Tourist Information Centre

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A popular tourist destination at the northernmost tip of the British mainland. There is also a ferry service to the Orkney Islands. Parking is free for ferry passengers.

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481 m

John O'Groats Brewery

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Housed in the iconic “Last House” near the famous signpost, this small brewery brews characterful ales using pure northern water. Visitors can sample, buy bottles or simply enjoy the sea …

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4.42 km

View of the Stacks of Duncansby

Highlight • Natural Monument

The best view of these 2 spectacular pyramidal sea stacks is from the South. Huge seabird colonies and spectacular coastline in the most North-Eastern tip of Scotland - well worth the journey to get here, wherever you started from!

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16.5 km

Approach to John O' Groats Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

This sight warms the heart of any adventurer who has either walked or cycled the length of Britain from Land’s End! You know that you have finally made it as …

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17.4 km

8 Doors Distillery

Highlight • Structure

A distillery at John O Groats. I thought it would be a tourist trap, but I couldn’t have been more wrong!! A very friendly atmosphere & lovely whisky - what …

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

5.15 km

3.56 km

1.17 km

815 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.00 km

5.27 km

2.45 km

1.24 km

430 m

131 m

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Tuesday 7 July

17°C

13°C

31 %

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Café Groats – John O'Groats Brewery loop from Huna

Café Groats

John O'Groats Tourist Information Centre

John O'Groats Brewery

View of the Stacks of Duncansby

Approach to John O' Groats Harbour

8 Doors Distillery

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