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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – North Coast Visitor Centre loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – North Coast Visitor Centre loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – North Coast Visitor Centre loop from Thurso

01:13

4.70km

20m

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

2.57 km

River Thurso

Highlight • River

A Parkrun takes place here every Saturday (09:30)

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2

3.70 km

Old St Peter's Church and Thurso Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

3

3.74 km

Banksy-Style Artwork in Thurso

Highlight • Structure

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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4

3.96 km

Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Auld St Peter's Kirk is a ruined parish church that dates to around 1125. At one time in its history, it was also used as a court-house and a prison.

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5

4.24 km

North Coast Visitor Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

In the North coast Visitor center you can find tourist information about the north coast of Scotland.

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6

4.56 km

Meadow Well

Highlight • Monument

The Meadow Well was Thurso's main water supply for centuries. In 1818 it was expanded. The current pump was installed around 1850 and was used until the 1920s to fill …

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4.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

1.15 km

559 m

119 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.49 km

1.32 km

232 m

119 m

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Saturday 10 October

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