John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale)
Follows dramatic clifftop paths and coastal farmland along Caithness's rugged shoreline, with steep descents into wooded glens at Badbea and Berriedale. Challenging terrain with significant elevation changes makes this unsuitable for buggies and tough for young children, though older kids who enjoy adventure will love the scenery. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Rewards with stunning North Sea views, abandoned crofting villages, and some of Scotland's most spectacu