The only app you need for the trail
Easily navigate, plan your hiking days, find the right hotels and get the most out of the John o' Groats Trail
Features
Easy navigation
High-quality GPS data for John o' Groats Trail, alternate routes and shortcuts
Never miss a thing
200+ points of interest including hotels, restaurants and sights
Offline map support
Downloads the map to your phone so you can worry less and hike more
navigate
Navigate totally offline
Easily stay on trail, discover sights, find the best hotels and plan detours - all working offline
discover
Find whatever you need
Browse the 200+ points of interest along the entire trail. Find hotels camp sites, restaurants & more
decide
Detailed map descriptions
Read hiker descriptions of hotels, sights and restaurants so you can decide where to go
plan
Planning made easy
Easily keep track of your progress throughout the day and plan your stops along the way
Where to stay?
Try our Planner to plan your John o' Groats Trail - find hotels and campsites and create your personal plan.
Plan your trip
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download the app?
The app is available for download both on Apple App Store and Google Play Store
How long is the John o' Groats Trail?
The John o' Groats Trail is about 230+ km (often cited as roughly 147 miles) from Inverness to John o' Groats along Scotland’s northeast coast.
How many days does the John o' Groats Trail take?
Most hikers plan about 14 days, matching the usual stage breakdown between towns and villages.
When is the best time to hike the John o' Groats Trail?
May through September brings the longest daylight and better coastal conditions; expect wind and changeable weather year-round.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. You can download the map data once and navigate the full trail without cell coverage.