A wild day for a bracing coastal walk with rain, hail, sleet, sun and a strong gusty wind. 5 hours to complete a 16 kilometre circular walk from Thurso to Clardon Haven. With great views to Holborn Head and Dunnet. Misty views of the Island of Hoy.
A 17 kilometre loop that took me from the centre of Wick to Noss Head. First I followed the cliff path to North Head and onto Staxigoe and its harbour. From Staxigoe I picked up the John o’Groats Trail following a cliffside path to Noss Head and its lighthouse with sweeping views across Sinclair Bay. …
A wonderful walking loop today. Weather initially overcast with a strong breeze, later a touch of blue sky but still with the breeze. Perfect day for walking. I started in the centre of Thurso and followed the cliff path to Scrabster and its harbour, the gateway to the Orkneys. The Norseman Ferry arrived just at …
An interesting first exploration of Thurso on a glorious day in May.
A first exploration of Wick and Wick Harbour on a sunny day in May.