Walking the John o' Groats Trail: Coastal walking from Inverness to John o' Groats

The John o' Groats Trail is a 233 km walking route linking Inverness with John o' Groats on the northeast tip of mainland Britain. It is characterized by its spectacular seacliffs and varied scenery, ranging from dunes and deserted sandy beaches to beautiful woodland. The route is suited to experienced hikers and takes around a fortnight to complete. It is described in 14 stages, each with an overview map, step-by-step route description, accommodation, facilities, and transport links. There is also a bonus route linking the trail with the Great Glen. The trail offers a wealth of information to help plan for the hike, including advice on transport, weather, hazards, and kit, as well as background notes on geology and wildlife. John o' Groats is renowned as mainland Britain's most northeasterly village, and the trail offers a chance to experience this fascinating and beautiful corner of the country.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2023
Publisher: Cicerone Press

The John o' Groats Trail is a 233 km walking route that connects Inverness with John o' Groats on the northeast tip of mainland Britain. The trail is mostly coastal, with stunning sea cliffs in the northern half. However, there is also some inland walking, and the scenery varies from dunes and deserted sandy beaches to beautiful woodland. The route is suitable for experienced hikers and takes around a fortnight to complete.

The trail is divided into 14 stages, each with an overview map, step-by-step route description, accommodation, facilities, and transport links. The main route description is from south to north, with notes for southbound walkers. Additionally, there is a bonus route linking the trail with the Great Glen for those undertaking the Land's End to John o' Groats challenge.

To help you plan for the trail, there is a wealth of information available, including advice on transport, weather, hazards, and kit. Background notes on geology and wildlife are also provided.

The John o' Groats Trail offers a unique opportunity to explore a part of the country that not many walkers are familiar with. There are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife and seabirds, including grey seals, common seals, and ospreys. The trail also passes by ruined medieval castles on the cliff edges, as well as many sea arches and stacks. John o' Groats is renowned as mainland Britain's most northeasterly village, and the John o' Groats Trail provides a chance to experience this fascinating and beautiful corner of the country.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 171 x 119 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786310576