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Loop from Hermit's Castle, Achmelvich Beach to Alltan'abradhan Mill, Clachtoll Beach

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Loop from Hermit's Castle, Achmelvich Beach to Alltan'abradhan Mill, Clachtoll Beach

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Loop from Hermit's Castle, Achmelvich Beach to Alltan'abradhan Mill, Clachtoll Beach

03:13

12.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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184 m

Achmelvich Beach

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful white sand and very remote area

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914 m

Hermit's Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Claimed to be Europe's smallest castle, Hermit's Castle definitely owns the claim to be one of the most unusual. Built in the 1950s by David Scott, who after completion, spent …

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4.51 km

Alltan'abradhan Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Not used since the 19th century, the abandoned mill is situated on the outflow from Loch na Creige Leithe. It was a type of mill known as a clack mill …

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6.98 km

Old Salmon Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An old fisherman's hut that has now been converted into a very basic information centre. You can sit inside and outside there is a picnic bench with a beautiful view.

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7.25 km

Clachtoll Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

White sands and turquoise water (when the sun is shining) Clachtoll Beach also offers stunning mountain views for miles around, from the headlands at each end of the beach.

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.23 km

492 m

186 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

1.86 km

258 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

25°C

11°C

48 %

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Loop from Hermit's Castle, Achmelvich Beach to Alltan'abradhan Mill, Clachtoll Beach

Achmelvich Beach

Hermit's Castle

Alltan'abradhan Mill Ruins

Old Salmon Bothy

Clachtoll Beach

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