Sadly, when we got to Whaligoe Steps, due to very wet weather they were closed, if they are open it’s a great walk/hike and amazing for taking photos.
Day activities
As the steps don’t take very long to climb here are a few other options of things to occupy your time.
Pulteney Distillery Visitor Centre, Huddart Street Wick, KW1 5BA
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
We recommend stocking up on supplies and petrol before you start this step of the journey as it is probably the most derelict part of the NC500. Until you get to John o’Groats you won’t see any supermarkets or towns so make sure you plan your petrol stops to be on the safe side.
Food & Drink in Whaligoe
Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant Stirkoke, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5SD (Closed Monday and Tuesday)
Bord de L'eau
2 Market St, Wick KW1 4AR
Old Smiddy Inn
Stewart Crescent, Thrumster, Wick KW1 5TS