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John o' Groats

Famous as the northeastern tip of mainland Britain, John o' Groats is an iconic milestone on the NC500 and is the traditional end (or start) of the Land's End to John o' Groats journey. The landscape here is vast and windswept, with ferries running to Orkney during summer.

Highlights

  • Iconic signpost & Last House
  • Duncansby Head & Stacks (2 miles east — don't miss)
  • Ferry to South Ronaldsay, Orkney
  • Seabird colonies at Duncansby

Getting There

At the end of the A99 from Wick.

Accommodation

John o' Groats House Hotel, self-catering pods, and a campsite.

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John o' Groats

58.6415°N, 3.0694°W

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Quick Facts

Region
Caithness
Coordinates
58.642°N, 3.069°W
Top highlight
Iconic signpost & Last House

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