John O' Groats
John O' Groats
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Laura J
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Solo
Very let down, yes it's a honey pot attraction and has basic facilities in place with tourists. But no interpretation or information signs to highlight or raise awareness about local wildlife. I was walking along the beach and accidentally came across a seal and it's pup in waters edge. I ameditly got off beach to a safe distance. To my surprise there was two women with a dog off the lead about 5 meters away mucking about in sand from seal.
I highlighted to them that they are next the seal and pup. To which they said they know!
I informed them they are disturbing them so breaking the law. Totally oblivious to what I was saying.
This is up to john o groats to highlight potential wildlife disturbance in there area. Not just reap the income from tourists.
I highlighted to them that they are next the seal and pup. To which they said they know!
I informed them they are disturbing them so breaking the law. Totally oblivious to what I was saying.
This is up to john o groats to highlight potential wildlife disturbance in there area. Not just reap the income from tourists.
Written November 24, 2024
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Lauren T
Leeds, UK53 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Last visited 15 years ago and a lot has changed! Mainly it's become packed with tatty tourist shops, overpriced cafes and weird sculptures. £3.50 for parking! Honestly wouldn't have stopped if we didn't need the toilet.
Would definitely not recommend, far nicer places to visit that aren't such a tourist trap!
Would definitely not recommend, far nicer places to visit that aren't such a tourist trap!
Written May 22, 2024
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Conan M
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Business
John O'Groats.....more like John O'Scroats. Totally underwhelming. Just a money making scheme that shows how stupid society has become.
Written February 19, 2024
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Katldoddxx
Manchester, UK70 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We was visiting from Manchester. Great little area. Great for photography. I would deffo come here again. There so much to do around here and the highlands
Written November 27, 2019
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Kay Bea
Wallasey, UK9 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
It’s quite a thrill visiting the top of the land. We only paid a flying visit but John O’Groats has plenty of places to stay an excellent visitors centre, gift shop and campsite. And, of course, everyone wants a photo at the famous John O’Groats signpost!
Written July 24, 2019
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Maria M
United Kingdom136 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
This was one of the excursions organised by Shearings. There were lots of people having their photo against the signpost pointing to Landsend etc. There are cafe's and gift shops. There isn't a lot to do there, but it was nice to see.
Written September 12, 2018
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Tankarm
Sheffield, UK122 contributions
Jun 2017
We decided to take the long journey from Inverness to John O'Groats the road up to Wick has beautiful scenery and lovely beaches to stop off at and stretch your legs. However we planned to stop at Wick for lunch and was very disappointed it's run down and no where we could see nice for a family lunch in the end we decided to get some sandwiches and crisps from Tesco's and eat in the car!
The scenery after Wick also changes, John OGroates itself was a disappointment, we expected an attraction similar to Lands End but it was nothing like. The staff at the gift shop were not friendly either and looked bored.
Took a quick photo at the post and headed off to Dunnets head and Dunnets Bay which are lovely.
The scenery after Wick also changes, John OGroates itself was a disappointment, we expected an attraction similar to Lands End but it was nothing like. The staff at the gift shop were not friendly either and looked bored.
Took a quick photo at the post and headed off to Dunnets head and Dunnets Bay which are lovely.
Written June 3, 2017
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Peter B
Leicester, UK616 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
The ‘commercial home’ of the Mainland Bookend it is neither the most northerly nor the furthest point from Lands’ end but will continue to be the tourist mecca and certainly meets the End to Enders requirement. The good thing is that the parking here is free and plentiful (although may get stretched in high season). It is well served with refreshments and gift/craft/tat opportunities. Unlike Lands End there is no longer a professional photographer – I was hoping to get a mirror of the one I got there last year – so go with a friend or find someone who is also seeking a souvenir photo and will do an exchange. It really should have a professional on site in my view.
Written May 20, 2017
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