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 between the coast and the railway and eventually climbing to Portgower (B&B), then descending through farmland on minor roads to Helmsdale (all services). Livestock in fields, one river crossing may require wading. Mostly waymarked.
Terrain
Short sections next to fenced railway 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 sometimes 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.
Users' reports
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