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Dunnet Bay & Forest

Distance Approximate Time Height Gain OS Map
5.5 kms 01:30 (hrs:mins) 10 metres Explorer 451: Thurso & John o'Groats

Description

From the car park, there are two routes; one leading through the forest and the other along the beach. The combined distance is 5.5km.

Access Info

Castletown is 4 miles east of Thurso on the A836. Car park is just beyond Castletown near the campsite.
Regular bus services from Thurso.

Additional Info

Dunnet is a National Nature Reserve with a wealth of wildlife on the cliffs, beach and forest.

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