u/smeekers

Hi all!

I was wondering: is it a good idea to hike the John o' Groats trail in Oktober and maybe go up to the Orkneys? Is the weather tolerable up there in that season? I'm okay with some rain and chilly nights, but would like to avoid extremes and slipping off a rock and dying, if possible. Any extra advice? I'm a moderately experienced hiker, but it would definitely be my most serious trip by far.