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Dunnet And Canisbay

Duncansby Head Lighthouse – Duncansby Stacks loop from Duncansby Head

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Dunnet And Canisbay

Duncansby Head Lighthouse – Duncansby Stacks loop from Duncansby Head

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Duncansby Head Lighthouse – Duncansby Stacks loop from Duncansby Head

00:59

3.56km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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50 m

Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Duncansby Head is the north east tip of Scotland, near the village of John o' Groats. A lighthouse built in 1924 stands on the steep cliffs. Duncansby Head is particularly …

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207 m

Duncansby Trig Point

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3

419 m

Geo of Sclaites

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

The Geo of Sclaites is a narrow and deep cleft in the face of a cliff near Duncansby Head, the most northeasterly point of mainland Britain. It is one of …

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785 m

Duncansby Stacks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Duncansby Stacks are one of Scotland’s best natural phenomena - and they are easy to view during a hiking tour close to John o’ Groats!

Duncansby Stacks are two visually-impressive …

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1.03 km

Duncansby Stacks

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

1.41 km

View of Duncansby Stacks

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good hiking trail with views.

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3.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

866 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.14 km

866 m

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Monday 18 May

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8°C

71 %

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