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Bay of Sannick – John O'Groats Signpost loop from Huna

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Bay of Sannick – John O'Groats Signpost loop from Huna

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Bay of Sannick – John O'Groats Signpost loop from Huna

01:40

6.42km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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884 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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1.16 km

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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2.88 km

View of Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great coastline with great bizarre rock formations. Wear absolutely secure footwear. Is definitely mandatory

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3.41 km

Bay of Sannick

Highlight • Natural

A quiet cove on the path between John O'Groats and Duncansby Head Lighthouse. The path leads through areas where friendly sheep graze.

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4.44 km

View of Duncansby Head and Coast

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Good hiking trail with views.

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5.53 km

John O'Groats Brewery

Highlight • Rest Area

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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5.57 km

John O'Groats Signpost

Highlight • Monument

This iconic signpost marks the culmination of many long-distance adventures. Whether you have walked the length of Britain from Land’s End, or hiked from Inverness on the John O’Groats Trail, …

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5.59 km

Nomadic Boulders of John O'Groats

Highlight • Monument

This impressive sculpture by Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion in John O’Groats features three large boulders on curved steel ribs, inspired by the boulders that roll across the seabed in …

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6.42 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.57 km

323 m

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.74 km

426 m

240 m

137 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

15°C

12°C

88 %

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Bay of Sannick – John O'Groats Signpost loop from Huna

Café Groats

John O'Groats Tourist Information Centre

View of Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Bay of Sannick

View of Duncansby Head and Coast

John O'Groats Brewery

John O'Groats Signpost

Nomadic Boulders of John O'Groats

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