Duncansby Stacks
John o' Groats, United Kingdom
Sea stacks at Britain’s northeastern tip, a short cliff walk from the lighthouse.
- Nearest town
- John o' Groats, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 58.6411, -3.0280
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- John O'Groats Caravan and Camping SiteCampsite2 km from Duncansby StacksTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Ferry View CampsiteCampsite8 km from Duncansby Stacks · 5 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Windhaven Camping and B&BCampsite18 km from Duncansby StacksTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Wheems CampsiteCampsite20 km from Duncansby StacksTentsCaravansDogs allowed
- Wick River CampsiteCampsite22 km from Duncansby StacksTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Murkle Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover24 km from Duncansby StacksMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Duncansby Stacks?
Duncansby Stacks is in John o' Groats, United Kingdom, at GPS 58.6411, -3.0280. It is about 21 km from St Margaret’s Hope.
Can you camp near Duncansby Stacks?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Duncansby Stacks?
Duncansby Stacks is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The North Coast 500 from Inverness.
What is there to see near Duncansby Stacks?
Places worth a stop nearby: Italian Chapel (29 km), Standing Stones of Stenness (41 km), Ring of Brodgar (42 km) and Skara Brae (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Duncansby Stacks?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)