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Balmacara Square Pond – View of Skye loop from Balmacara

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Balmacara Square Pond – View of Skye loop from Balmacara

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4.6

(26)

83

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Balmacara Square Pond – View of Skye loop from Balmacara

02:02

6.81km

200m

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: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

97 m

Balmacara Square Gallery and Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Balmacara Square is a lovely little village that comes with a great little gallery and a coffee shop. Well worth the stop after a stroll.

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2

135 m

Balmacara Square Pond

Highlight • Rest Area

Set at the heart of the Balmacara Estate, Balmacara Square is a pretty cluster of white-painted houses with an information point, cafe, gallery and deli. A great place to start/finish an adventure in the Lochalsh area.

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3

1.42 km

View of Skye

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

2.58 km

Downhill of Doom

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Awesome, super steep and technical descent!

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5

3.31 km

View of Skye from Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Wonderfull for sunsets and sundowner. Take a drink along.

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6

5.03 km

View of Loch Carron

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

6.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.99 km

2.55 km

949 m

268 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

1.61 km

1.24 km

731 m

165 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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