John O'Groats Trail

Hiking Very hard Inverness, Alba / Scotland
Directions to trailhead
Distance239.17 km
Elevation gain4302 m
Elevation loss4320 m
Estimated time61 h 30 min
Altitude maximum210 m
Altitude minimum-436 m
TypeLoop
DifficultyVery hard
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About this trail

239.17 km loop hiking starting from Inverness.

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 1053 m across 21.94 km, with an average slope of 4.8%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 53.50 km): +679 m over 14.31 km, average slope 4.8%
  • Climb 2 (at km 133.23 km): +374 m over 7.63 km, average slope 4.9%
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