Walks you can reach from Kildonan by train
Sutherland · Scotland
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Kinbrace to Helmsdale (Sutherland)
15 minutes direct from Kildonan.
Kinbrace to Altnabreac (Sutherland)
15 minutes direct from Kildonan.
Helmsdale to Brora (Sutherland)
15 minutes direct from Kildonan.
Part of the John O'Groats Trail.
Warnings: Long sections of A road with no coastal path.
Walk details: Railwalks.
Brora to Dunrobin Castle (Sutherland)
30 minutes direct from Kildonan.
Coastal path most of the way before turning inland to the station; part of the John O'Groats Trail.
Walk details: Railwalks.
Golspie to Helmsdale (Sutherland)
45 minutes direct from Kildonan.
Glorious views of Dunrobin Castle from the shore. A long coastal route following the John o'Groats Trail, mostly on paths: clifftop and shore walking, grass and beach (with a choice of which to use), plus a horrible short scramble between the railway fence and large boulders and a steep climb to Portgower. Possible river crossings that may be impassable in spate. Follows the John o'Groats Trail (Golspie to Brora and Brora to Helmsdale); see jogt.org.uk for diversions. Plentiful wildlife including Arctic terns and seals; the walk can be split at Brora.
Coastal: almost all along the coast.
Time: 8h–16h
Warnings: A short stretch is squeezed between the railway fence and large boulders, requiring a slow, treacherous scramble. River crossings (e.g. the Loth Burn) may be difficult in spate; an inland diversion to the A9 is available. Best split over two days.
Walk details: Slow Ways.