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Culloden Battlefield Cottage – Culloden Battlefield loop from Balloch

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Culloden Battlefield Cottage – Culloden Battlefield loop from Balloch

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Culloden Battlefield Cottage – Culloden Battlefield loop from Balloch

03:45

14.1km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.27 km

Great Stone on the Battlefield Walk

Highlight • Trail

This is part of the Battlefield Walks coming from Culloden Battlefield and or Clava Cairns, even road (asphalt), good for cycling or walking on rainy days

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2

3.94 km

Culloden Battlefield Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

A reconstruction of an old cottage, used probably as a hospital for the battlefield

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3

4.11 km

Culloden Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Run by the National Trust for Scotland, there is an Exhibition, cafe, toilets, and gift shop. Lots of parking, but expect it to be very busy in the tourist season.

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4

4.23 km

View of Culloden Battlefield from the Visitor Centre

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Prince Charles Edward Stuart (called Bonnie Prince Charlie) and his army of about 5,000 men, which consisted mainly of men from the Scottish Highlands, was on 8 March after his …

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5

4.24 km

Culloden Battlefield

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wide open space, free to walk around and read the information boards. Parking and the centre have fees. Good trail surfaces, easily accessible and smooth.

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6

5.20 km

Culloden Battlefield Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Monument

This stands in the battlefield of Culloden, where the Jacobite Rising ended in 1745. It is said that in less than 60 minutes over 1500 men were slain, and forever …

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7

5.64 km

Culloden Memorial Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

The place is a place to rest and commemorates the French and Irish troops who took part in the battle on the Scottish side

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8

5.76 km

Culloden Battlefield Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Wee story about what happened here but worth reading up the history of the area.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

3.44 km

2.82 km

1.80 km

Surfaces

4.09 km

3.63 km

1.97 km

1.89 km

1.52 km

849 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

18°C

12°C

72 %

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