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Holborn Head Lighthouse – Thurso Beach loop from Wolfburn Distillery

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Holborn Head Lighthouse – Thurso Beach loop from Wolfburn Distillery

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Holborn Head Lighthouse – Thurso Beach loop from Wolfburn Distillery

03:06

11.9km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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535 m

Holborn Head Lighthouse

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Scrabster Lighthouse or Holborn Head Lighthouse was completed in 1862, but is now decommissioned.
The two keeper’s cottages are holiday accommodation.

The walk to Holborn Head is accessed on the …

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1.88 km

Scrabster Beach

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The sandy beach at the Scrabster end of Thurso Bay is separated from Thurso beach by the rocky outcrops in the centre of the bay. To the north is the …

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3.73 km

Ruins

4.31 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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4.70 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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5.21 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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5.49 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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6.22 km

The Masonic Hall in Thurso was built in 1873 and was previously a training ground for the Thurso Company of Artillery Volunteers. It shows its military character in its fortress-like appearance with a tower. The architect was David Smith.
(Caithness.org)

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6.67 km

Victoria Walk Coastal Path

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Victoria Walk is a pleasant coastal path in Thurso offering idyllic Thurso bay views of the surrounding sea, greenery, and cliffs.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

2.95 km

2.14 km

1.21 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

5.75 km

2.96 km

1.70 km

1.09 km

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

12°C

70 %

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Holborn Head Lighthouse – Thurso Beach loop from Wolfburn Distillery

Holborn Head Lighthouse

Scrabster Beach

Victoria Walk Toposcope

Thurso Beach

Auld St Peter's Kirk Ruins

North Coast Visitor Centre

Masonic Hall Thurso

Victoria Walk Coastal Path

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