John o'Groats Trail: Brora to Helmsdale
The seventh stage of the John o'Groats Trail heads along the superb golden sands from Brora before continuing alongside the railway and eventually climbing to Portgower (B&B) and then descending farmland and minor roads to Helmsdale (all services). Livestock in fields, at least one river crossing requires wading. Some limited waymarking, white paint on posts.
Terrain
Narrow sections on railway embankment are stony and narrow (easier walking on the beach at low tide), overgrown vegetation and long grass make the going difficult in places, Loth Burn requires wading (could be impassable in spate conditions).
Public Transport
Brora and Helmsdale are both served and linked by bus and train.
Start
Centre of Brora, next to Co-op supermarket.
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