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Dunnet Bay Beach – Holborn Head Lighthouse loop from Mary Ann's cottage

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Dunnet Bay Beach – Holborn Head Lighthouse loop from Mary Ann's cottage

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Dunnet Bay Beach – Holborn Head Lighthouse loop from Mary Ann's cottage

02:38

43.0km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.97 km

Dunnet Bay Beach

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A great sweeping arc of white sandy beach to the south of Dunnet Head.
Good surf break although it's pretty hard to carry a surfboard on a bike :-)
The …

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3.70 km

Dunnet Bay Beach

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Stretching 2 miles along the north coast of Scotland, Dunnet Bay is a beautiful arc of white sandy beach and rolling sand dunes. The bay is home to diverse wildlife …

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6.08 km

Castlehill Harbour

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Quaint little harbour close to the historic village of Castletown. It has crystal clear water and backs on to Dunnet Bay.

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6.98 km

Castletown FC Stadium

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17.4 km

Westlea Bed & Breakfast

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Awesome B&B, great historic building, breakfast made to order, and the nicest hosts you can think of!

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20.8 km

View of Scrabster Harbor

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22.0 km

Holborn Head Lighthouse

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Scrabster Lighthouse or Holborn Head Lighthouse was completed in 1862, but is now decommissioned.
The two keeper’s cottages are holiday accommodation.

The walk to Holborn Head is accessed on the …

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23.4 km

View of Scrabster Beach

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24.8 km

Ruins

43.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

13.4 km

6.29 km

1.33 km

142 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

14.7 km

950 m

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Sunday 9 August

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Dunnet Bay Beach – Holborn Head Lighthouse loop from Mary Ann's cottage

Dunnet Bay Beach

Dunnet Bay Beach

Castlehill Harbour

Castletown FC Stadium

Westlea Bed & Breakfast

View of Scrabster Harbor

Holborn Head Lighthouse

View of Scrabster Beach

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