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John O'Groats Trail - Helmsdale to Berriedale

Distance: 10.9 mi
Elevation gain: 811 m
Maximum elevation: 213 m
Elevation loss: 675 m
Minimum elevation: 1 m

Moving time: 5 h 35 m
Moving speed: 2.0 mph
Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
Total time: 7 h 3 m
Global speed: 1.5 mph

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🦟Anti-Midge & Tick Repellent - Vital for hiking in the Scottish Highlands during summer

🚶Walking Pedometers - Simple distance tracking for casual trail walkers

🧴Tick Removal Tools - Small, essential health tool for UK woodland and moorland

🧭Professional Hiking Compasses - High-precision liquid-filled compasses for map reading and orientation

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Trail profile

Distance: 10.9 mi
Elevation gain: 811 m
Maximum elevation: 213 m
Elevation loss: 675 m
Minimum elevation: 1 m

Moving time: 5 h 35 m
Moving speed: 2.0 mph
Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
Total time: 7 h 3 m
Global speed: 1.5 mph

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🧘Folding Sit Mats - Dry and warm seat for map-reading breaks on damp ground

👖Packable Overtrousers - Quick-deploy rain protection for legs in sudden storms

📐Altimeters & Barometers - Tools for measuring altitude and air pressure

🚲Bikepacking Frame Bags - Storage for tools and navigation gear on long off-road rides

👕Merino Base Layers - Natural temperature regulation for cold weather hiking and camping

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About this trail

Name: John O'Groats Trail - Helmsdale to Berriedale trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Glencoast - Helmsdale. Fishing tackle, 15-17, Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Highland, Scotland, KW8 6JA, United Kingdom (58.11686 -3.65292)

End: A9, Langwell House, Berriedale, Highland, Scotland, KW6 6EY, United Kingdom (58.19555 -3.48673)

Coordinates: 58.11475 -3.65292 58.19564 -3.48606

Topography: Highland topographic map, elevation, terrain

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📢Survival Whistles - Essential safety gear for signaling for help in mountain fog

🛌Sleeping Bags - Warm and packable sleeping bags for outdoor nights

👟Men's Trail Running Shoes - Lightweight grip for fast movement over topographic contours

🧥Softshell Jackets - Breathable jackets for active outdoor use

🛌Sleeping Mats - Insulated mats for comfortable outdoor sleeping

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