Coastal Walking Route from Inverness to John o' Groats
Gallery
Wildlife
These first four wildlife images were very generously provided by Bob and Lesley Mitchell of Colourflow Images near Helmsdale,
and on the web at www.colourflow-images.co.uk. All of these animals can be seen along the route of the John o’Groats Trail.
Click an image to see a full-size photo. Scroll down to see more photos.
Stag jousting is usually seen in October. (Photo credit: Bob and Lesley Mitchell, Colourflow Images)Osprey will be seen in estuaries or rivers. (Photo credit: Bob and Lesley Mitchell, Colourflow Images)Grey seals will be seen on rocks or sand bars, in estuaries or at sea. (Photo credit: Bob and Lesley Mitchell, Colourflow Images)Curlew are seen in estuaries or beaches when the tide is going out. (Photo credit: Bob and Lesley Mitchell, Colourflow Images)
Scenery along the John o’Groats Trail
The photos below were taken by Jay Wilson from the trail. Click image to see full size.
Duncansby Cliffs, view South, East CaithnessSannick Bay with Duncansby Head lighthouse seen in the distanceApproaching Old Keiss Castle on the John o’Groats TrailAutumn sky, over Sinclair Bay, just west of Sinclair-Girnigoe CastleOccumster WaterfallRuins of fish processing station at lovely natural Clyth HarbourThe footbridge at the mouth of Berriedale WaterSea Arch “The Needle,” one mile north of Sarclet HarbourView of Helmsdale from the slopes of the Ord of CaithnessA large proportion of Scottish rabbits have mixomitosis, causing blindnessA beautiful wide sandy beach along Golspie Golf ClubAn autumn storm rages at Dunbeath, with Dunbeath Castle in the distanceThe South Shore of Loch Fleet, looking toward the MoundJust north of Lybster, walk down steps into this valley opening to the sea
