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View of Duncansby Stacks – Duncansby Stacks loop from Huna

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Dunnet And Canisbay

View of Duncansby Stacks – Duncansby Stacks loop from Huna

Easy

4.7

(6)

20

riders

View of Duncansby Stacks – Duncansby Stacks loop from Huna

00:43

9.34km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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96 m

8 Doors Distillery

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A distillery at John O Groats. I thought it would be a tourist trap, but I couldn’t have been more wrong!! A very friendly atmosphere & lovely whisky - what …

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3.84 km

One of the curious formations that appear following the cliffs of Duncansby. It is called The Knee, although from some angles its silhouette is much more reminiscent of a huge statue or an Egyptian bust looking out to sea.

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3.88 km

View of Duncansby Stacks

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Good hiking trail with views.

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4.74 km

Duncansby Stacks

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5

4.98 km

Duncansby Stacks

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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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5.66 km

Duncansby Head Lighthouse

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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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9.34 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

2.71 km

1.25 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

2.71 km

143 m

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