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Crom Head loop from Cromarty — The Black Isle

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Crom Head loop from Cromarty — The Black Isle

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4.8

(36)

135

hikers

Crom Head loop from Cromarty — The Black Isle

02:35

9.13km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

61 m

Slaughterhouse Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Outstanding artisan coffee, amazing cakes from Black Isle Baking, friendly staff. Open Thursday - Monday 0900-1500 (closed Tue/Wed).

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2

220 m

View of Oil Rigs in Cromarty Firth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cromarty Firth has long been an important haven for ships, with its large size, sheltered aspect, deep waters and ease of defence. This led to its extensive use by the …

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3

4.27 km

McFarquhar's Cave and Rock Arch

Highlight • Cave

Wildromatic coastline with a small cave, a hut and a rock gate.

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4

6.39 km

South Sutor Battery and Observation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Battery and Observation Point built by RN guarded the strategically important Cromarty Firth naval port during both wars. Commissioned by Churchill. The main installations closed off due to structural issues (?) and asbestos.

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B

9.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

2.23 km

494 m

277 m

187 m

149 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.12 km

964 m

738 m

262 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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