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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

02:12

36.4km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.27 km

Scrabster Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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4.44 km

Holborn Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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12.9 km

Forss Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the pretty stepped waterfall on Forss Water. It's visible from the A836 at the Bridge of Forss but you're upstream of it so the best views are to …

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36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

14.7 km

2.52 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

1.96 km

1.17 km

687 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 6 May

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61 %

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Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

Scrabster Beach

Holborn Head Lighthouse

Forss Waterfall

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