The famous " Journey ' s End " signpost at John o ' Groats was until 2013 privately owned and operated by the same Penzance-based photography company that operates its counterpart at Land ' s End , with a fee payable for having pictures taken next to the signpost . With the reopening of the Hotel , a new permanent ( and free ) sign was erected .
I had a few celebrations at this pub and there is a small camping site not far but we now know that in Scotland you can wild camp free of charge as long as we are sensible about it . The last time I was here was getiing the 4 Corners Gold award from the Iron Butt crew and it was a great coffee to get the time stamp of 1445 miles in 23 hours 45min . These days I take my time and see more than petrol stations . I ' m looking forward to seeing the old place again on my way around the NC500 for sure . This is an old picture but now I have a ' reason ' to go and get some fresh snaps of the place .
Make sure you have a good quality tent , it can get a touch on the windy side this far north . I ' d also suggest taking a time out for the ferry over to the Shetland isles for the marine wildlife that gives you a break for some whale spotting . Oh and of course you have to get a picture next to the town sign of Twatt ! I know but if I was mature and sensible I wouldn ' t be riding a motorcycle all over the world would I !