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Thurso Beach – Thurso Castle Ruins loop from Thurso

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Thurso Beach – Thurso Castle Ruins loop from Thurso

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Thurso Beach – Thurso Castle Ruins loop from Thurso

00:45

7.33km

30m

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 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Thurso Beach

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The River Thurso, which flows into the sea at one side of the beach, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the beach is popular with fossil hunters. This …

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1.95 km

Banksy-Style Artwork in Thurso

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A mysterious work of art on a wall in the style of Banksy's "There is always hope". Maybe even an original?

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3.27 km

Thurso Castle Ruins

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Thurso Castle ruins overlook Thurso East, and the River Thurso.

The ruins date to 1872, although there has been a fortress here since around the 12th century.

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4.74 km

SAD Café

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5.37 km

Dr. John Grant Smith Memorial Fountain

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Dr. John Grant Smith was born in Lochside, Halkirk, but did not follow in his father's footsteps. He chose to become a doctor. He studied in Edinburgh and practiced medicine …

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7.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.05 km

478 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

975 m

950 m

143 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

16°C

11°C

84 %

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Thurso Beach

Banksy-Style Artwork in Thurso

Thurso Castle Ruins

SAD Café

Dr. John Grant Smith Memorial Fountain

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