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Victoria Walk Toposcope – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

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Victoria Walk Toposcope – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

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Victoria Walk Toposcope – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

00:58

3.69km

30m

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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: June 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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316 m

Masonic Hall Thurso

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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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2.34 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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2.77 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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3.05 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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3.15 km

Derya's Cafe

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Closed, probably permanently, as it has "for sale" signs.

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3.44 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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3.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.57 km

1.31 km

470 m

325 m

Surfaces

1.69 km

1.62 km

370 m

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Weather

Today

Friday 3 July

17°C

11°C

84 %

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June 24, 2023,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Victoria walk - Thurso - Caithness - Schotland

Before taking the ferry to Stromness on the Orkney in Scrabster, we took a short morning walk in Thurso. The Victoria walk is an old well-known walk along the coast. To illustrate, I'm adding an old photo so you have an idea what it used to look like. The stones on the side are still there but have subsided or …

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Victoria Walk Toposcope – Thurso Beach loop from Thurso

Masonic Hall Thurso

Victoria Walk Coastal Path

Victoria Walk Toposcope

Thurso Beach

Derya's Cafe

North Coast Visitor Centre

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