Tag Archives: lighthouse

536b Tarbat Ness to Rockfield

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

From a lighthouse to Rapunzel’s castle, I take a “mellow” walk along the Scottish coast. Continue reading →

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536a Portmahomack to Tarbat Ness

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A beautiful sunny day. I manage to avoid cows, discover two huge bones, and reach a lighthouse. Continue reading →

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520b Whaligoe to Lybster

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

Difficult ground, terrible fatigue… and one last giant set of steps to climb. Continue reading →

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516 Keiss to Noss Head

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A wonderful beach walk, two castles, the remains of a chapel, and a lighthouse… what more could you possibly want! Continue reading →

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514 Duncansby Head to Freswick

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

Dramatic cliffs, sea stacks, and deep geos – I’m walking southwards from Duncansby Head. Continue reading →

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513b John o’Groats to Duncansby Head

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past cliffs of screaming birds, and reach the northeast corner of Britain. Continue reading →

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510 West Dunnet to Dunnet Head

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I reach the most northerly point on the British mainland! Continue reading →

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508b Scrabster to Thurso

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I reach a lighthouse, and marvel at finely sculpted cliffs. Continue reading →

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504a Strathy Point to Strathy Bay

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A lighthouse, a dolphin sighting, and a beautiful beach at the end. Continue reading →

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498 Cape Wrath

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Ruth Livingstone

I get to Cape Wrath! But it turns out to be an anti-climax for a number of reasons… Continue reading →

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