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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

01:57

7.41km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

John O’Groats Signpost

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4.03 km

Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins

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Auld St Peter's Kirk is a ruined parish church that dates to around 1125. At one time in its history, it was also used as a court-house and a prison.

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4.23 km

Old St Peter's Church and Thurso Castle Ruins

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4.92 km

North Coast Visitor Centre

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In the North coast Visitor center you can find tourist information about the north coast of Scotland.

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5.22 km

Dr. John Grant Smith Memorial Fountain

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Dr. John Grant Smith was born in Lochside, Halkirk, but did not follow in his father's footsteps. He chose to become a doctor. He studied in Edinburgh and practiced medicine …

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5.48 km

Thurso Beach

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The River Thurso, which flows into the sea at one side of the beach, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the beach is popular with fossil hunters. This …

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5.77 km

Victoria Walk Toposcope

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Orientation table and viewpoint on the Victoria Walk in Thurso. Posted by the Rotary Club of Thurso. To be able to see the indicated destinations, the weather must be very clear!

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7.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

1.90 km

1.34 km

453 m

157 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.04 km

1.98 km

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

4°C

14 %

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Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

John O’Groats Signpost

Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins

Old St Peter's Church and Thurso Castle Ruins

North Coast Visitor Centre

Dr. John Grant Smith Memorial Fountain

Thurso Beach

Victoria Walk Toposcope

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