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Holborn Head

Distance Approximate Time Height Gain OS Map
4 kms 01:00 (hrs:mins) 40 metres Explorer 451: Thurso & John o' Groats

Description

Walk past the harbour for the Orkney Ferries, turn left through a gate before the lighthouse, and continue along grassy path to reach Holburn Cliffs. Return by same route.

Access Info

Drive west from Thurso to Scrabster on the A836, then turn onto A882 for the ferry terminal. Park by the harbour.
Local buses from Thurso to Scrabster.

Additional Info

The cliffs of Caithness are sandstone, with sea stacks, caves and blow holes.

More Info

More information is available in Walks Caithness.

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