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John O'Groats has long been a popular destination for sea fishing enthusiasts, offering some of the most stunning and challenging fishing grounds in the UK.

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John O' Groats ( Scottish Gaelic: Taigh Iain Ghròt) is a village 2.5 mi (4 km) northeast of Canisbay, Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. John O' Groats lies on Great Britain's northeastern tip, and is popular with tourists as the most distant point on the mainland from Land's End in Cornwall, 876 mi (1,410 km) to the southwest.

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Join us on our journey, as we recreate one of the most dramatic prehistoric monuments ever built - the enigmatic broch of Scotland!

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John O' Groats Ferry - Home. +44 (0)1955 611353. Wildlife Cruises. from John O' Groats Orkney Day Tours. to Orkney Ferry.

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The sign you'll usually find above the harbour at John o' Groats says it's 874 miles from, or to, Land's End. And while Dunnet Head ten miles to the west, extends further north, and Duncansby Head, to the east, is probably a mile or two more distant from Land's End, John o' Groats is the place you start or finish if you want to cover the length of Britain playing hopscotch or pushing a pea.

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The John o' Groats Trail is a 147 mile coastal walking route from Inverness to John o' Groats, traversing shorelines, cliff tops, back lanes and footpaths of the Scottish Highlands. The route is a work in progress. Some of it is remote, pathless and challenging terrain. Other sections are already popular walks. See stage status pages.

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The trail divides naturally at Helmsdale, the halfway point, the southern half being mostly low and the northern half being mostly along cliff tops. The other approach is to walk just the coastal section of the trail, known as the John o' Groats Coastal Trail. This runs from Dornoch to John o' Groats and covers approximately 102 mi/163 km.

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John O'Groats may be best known for its jaw-dropping location at the top of mainland Britain, but that's not the only reason you should visit! Located in a dramatic coastal location, it's the perfect spot to base yourself as you discover natural wonders, incredible attractions and exhilarating activities in the north of Scotland.

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A brief history John O'Groats History A mound near the John O'Groats House Hotel marks the site where Jan de Groot, a Dutchman, built his famous house in the reign of James IV (1488 - 1513).

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John O'Groats has a wide range of tourist attractions and activities. Wildlife Explore Dining History DISCOVER MORE Stay with us Luxury Accommodation Tucked away in an area of outstanding beauty and wild Scottish landscapes, a choice of luxury John O'Groats accommodation options await you.

Community Website visitjohnogroats.com John o'Groats has some of Scotland's most spectacular sea stacks and cliffs are just a short drive from the village - varied bird and wildlife too

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This Highland village combines dramatic, unspoilt scenery and fascinating wildlife. Just 11 miles from Dunnet Head, the mostly northerly point of mainland Britain, the small coastal village of John o' Groats is the starting point for many embarking on the famous 'End to End' journey to Land's End in England, some 876 miles away.

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