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Strathy And Armadale

Strathy Bay to Strathy Point and Lighthouse

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Strathy And Armadale

Strathy Bay to Strathy Point and Lighthouse

Moderate

3.4

(5)

19

hikers

Strathy Bay to Strathy Point and Lighthouse

03:26

12.8km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

416 m

Strathy Bay Beach

Highlight • Cave

Strathy Bay beach is a wide sandy beach, enclosed by cliffs on the eastern side and the River Strathy on the west. There are caves to explore here and sea …

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2

6.94 km

Strathy Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Strathy Point lighthouse was the first in Scotland to be specifically built for electrical operation. Completed by 1958, the 250 Watt light-bulb had an incredible range of up to some …

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3

6.96 km

Strathy Point Rock Arch and Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

A lovely short stroll here from the car park to the cliff tops, suitable for most people. Much quieter that Dunnet head, and John O Groats

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B

12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

1.64 km

1.52 km

832 m

162 m

Surfaces

8.03 km

2.26 km

1.52 km

832 m

162 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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9°C

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