Whaligoe

365 stone steps lead down a 250ft cliff to Haven, where in the 19th century fishing boats used as a landing. Beside the Haven the Bink was created for landing and curing the catch. Women had to gut the fish and then carry them up the 365 steps in barrels.

The Whaligoe steps are not signposted but can be found just off the A99 halfway between Wick and Lybster. They are at the end of a short row of houses, directly opposite a road sign pointing inland to the “Cairn of Get”.

These steps are suitable for the reasonably fit.