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Sperm Whale Skeleton – Tarbat Ness Lighthouse loop from Portmahomack

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Sperm Whale Skeleton – Tarbat Ness Lighthouse loop from Portmahomack

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Sperm Whale Skeleton – Tarbat Ness Lighthouse loop from Portmahomack

02:43

10.6km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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2.85 km

View of Dornoch Firth

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Looking over the Dornoch Firth from the coastal path.

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4.02 km

Sperm Whale Skeleton

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looks like a bleached tree from a distance but close up you can see it is clearly bone.

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4.63 km

Rusty Anchor

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At the edge of the shore in front of an old fishing bothy.

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5.31 km

Coastal Path with Gorse and Lighthouse View

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Leads you through the gorse and round a pleasant rocky inlet.

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7.14 km

View of the Caithness Coast from Tarbat Ness

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The view towards the caithness coast from Tarbat Ness.

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7.26 km

I recommend wearing clothing that covers your legs during the summer months for the return section from Tarbatness lighthouse by the Moray Firth shore back to Portmahomack. The grass is long on the shore and the ticks are lively!

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7.44 km

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Mid 19th Century lighthouse that is now a private residence. The views are great from the tip of the peninsula though so it's well worth a visit.

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7.47 km

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

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The north part of the peninsula is a great spot to stop for a rest. Try and see if you can spot Norway out to the east.

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10.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

4.57 km

710 m

318 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.41 km

625 m

484 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

20°C

13°C

38 %

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Sperm Whale Skeleton – Tarbat Ness Lighthouse loop from Portmahomack

View of Dornoch Firth

Sperm Whale Skeleton

Rusty Anchor

Coastal Path with Gorse and Lighthouse View

View of the Caithness Coast from Tarbat Ness

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

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