Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
16.4 miles (26.5 km) · 611 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
John O'Groats Trail (Brora to Helmsdale) covers 16.4 miles across Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. Runners face 611 feet of climbing with 596 feet of loss. The course averages 43 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 94% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as rolling. Difficulty is rated 2.4 out of 10, placing it in the 22.81th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Alba / Scotland adventures.
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