Stage 1
Inverness to Culbokie
6-7 hours · 24 km · 528 m gain
You leave Inverness on the unofficial John o' Groats Trail, following lanes, paths, and sometimes road walking toward the Black Isle. Plan for about 6 to 7 hours on a route that is less polished than waymarked long-distance paths.
Culbokie is a small village with basic accommodation. The JOGT demands self-reliance from day one - navigation and tide awareness matter more than on established trails.