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Whaligoe Steps, Grey Cairns & Loch Watten loop from Wick

Bike touring routes & trails

Whaligoe Steps, Grey Cairns & Loch Watten loop from Wick

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Whaligoe Steps, Grey Cairns & Loch Watten loop from Wick

03:32

55.7km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.34 km

Old Pulteney Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Probably a wise choice to make this the last stop on any hike.

Founded in 1826, today you can visit and tour the distillery but spaces are limited so booking …

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16.1 km

Whaligoe Steps

Highlight • Structure

A painstakingly maintained stone staircase leads down to the base of the cliffs to the actual harbor. Must see, a real highlight on this stretch of coast.

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27.7 km

Grey Cairns of Camster

Highlight • Historical Site

The Grey Cairns of Camster are two large Neolithic chambered cairns located in the Highland region of Scotland. They are among the oldest structures in Scotland, dating to about 5,000 …

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41.0 km

Loch Watten

Highlight • Lake

A small freshwater loch that's popular for fly fishing.
The name is a tautology as Vatn is the Norse word for loch.

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55.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

10.7 km

7.84 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

41.6 km

7.84 km

6.15 km

213 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 22 May

17°C

11°C

35 %

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