Top Things to do in John O'Groats
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What to do and see in John O'Groats, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in John O'Groats, United Kingdom (UK) including Duncansby Head, Maxi Day Tour of Orkney, John O'Groats Ferries, Puffin Croft Petting Farm & Farm Shop, The Gallery at John O'Groats, North Coast Explorer.
Restaurants in John O'Groats
1. Duncansby Head
Overall Ratings
5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By Larry B - Prince George, Canada
From the parking lot to the cliffs above the stacks is a bit of a stroll through a fences pasture. We had a mostly sunny day for it but the general path was muddy in some spots and if just wandering through the field there are some low spots that are pretty wet to cross. I would imagine that the pictures would be more appealing than the real thing on a wet and windy day.
2. Maxi Day Tour of Orkney
Overall Ratings
5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Morag T - Aberdeen
Big thank you to our driver/guide Andrew is was funny, knowledgeable and made sure he didn't leave with everyone Get plenty of time to stop and have a look around have lunch was well worth it and would highly recommend it to all ages . Would love to return
3. John O'Groats Ferries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Summer passenger ferry from John O'Groats to Orkney Islands every day starting 1 May to 30 September each year. Up to 3 departures daily. Day Tours of Orkney Islands daily from John O'Groats & Inverness during summer months. Wildlife Cruises daily from John O'Groats at 2.30pm. Wildlife Cruises start 20 June until 31 Aug.
Reviewed By Maria B - Kendal, United Kingdom
Let's start with the positive: this is a stunning way of getting to the Orkneys from Inverness. The first coach trip (inverness to John O'Groats) runs through unforgettable scenery - I had plenty to read with me for the long journey but never took my eyes off the views. The boat trip was a little wild but again the scenery is incredible. The second coach trip from the ferry to Kirkwall over the Churchill Barriers was fabulous, although the views were mostly obscured by the sheeting rain. The coach driver asked us (the last three people on the coach) where we wanted to go in town and then dropped us off there so that we wouldn't get even wetter. Now that's what I call friendly!
Contrast that with the attitude of the so-called courier between Inverness and John O'Groats: She should have been selling teas and coffees but didn't, she only divulged information if asked direct and searching questions, and she appears to have told one couple the wrong departure time for the (delayed by ferocious rain) ferry, leading to them being left behind. Luckily the ferry staff, when alerted by other passengers, turned the ferry round to collect the couple off the pier. Meanwhile the courier was having an evening meal in a nice dry spot. Any information came from the bus driver. A pity how one rogue employee can spoil what was otherwise a great experience.
4. Puffin Croft Petting Farm & Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 32 reviews
The U.K's most northerly petting farm and farm shop in the Highlands of Scotland! Come meet the donkeys, goats, pigs, rabbits and more! Open every day 10am-6pm
Reviewed By Helen B - Bradford, United Kingdom
I need to start by saying I've just watched a programme in a series called Starting Up, Starting Over on C5 (was on 6 September) and was so moved by Karas ambition doing this instead of previously working with children I thought look on TA make sure she is still doing OK.
As reviews show you are still doing a fantastic job and I so wish I could visit. It is highly unlikely though. I visited John O Groats once back in the 70s.
If you manage to see your reviews Kara good luck for the future so wish I could live there to come and buy your yummy looking pies and cakes as well!!
Reviewers please try watch her programme about first setting up the farm on "catch up".
Sorry I'm being a bit cheeky here,in the fact that I've not been there "live" in person.
My sister and I wish we could come and help - we love animals.
Good luck with your venture.
5. The Gallery at John O'Groats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
The Gallery at John O'Groats supports the finest artists and makers of the far north of Scotland. Visit the gallery Tuesday to Sunday to buy direct from the artists and makers and to see them at work. All products in the gallery are hand-made in Scotland.
Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit if you're at the complex.There is a wide variety of beautiful handcrafted items here for sale within a modern brightly lit shop.Elegant glass lighting, etched vases and glassware, unique wooden furniture and sculptures and carved utensils, quirky jewellery, botanical bodycare, screen - printed cushions.......and much much more.There is also an array of prints, framed pictures and cards of very attractive local scenery by a very talented artist.Plenty to choose from if you want to buy a gift for someone, or a reminder of your visit here.Very informative and helpful staff - being one of the talented artists herself which makes it a more personal experience.
6. North Coast Explorer
Premier chauffeured tours tailored just for you! The North Coast of Scotland – rugged, remote & captivating. There’s nowhere else like it on earth. Experience the vast, open Wilderness of lochs, Mountains, deserted Beaches & majestic wildlife. Explore the rich heritage of prehistoric burial sites, mysterious stone circles, towering medieval Castles & abandoned clearance villages. Full and half day tours are available but in our launch year (2018), are only available to guests of the 5 star Mey House. Please see our website for further information.
