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Balfour Coast Battery loop from Hoxa

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Balfour Coast Battery loop from Hoxa

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Balfour Coast Battery loop from Hoxa

00:44

2.71km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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739 m

Ruins

1.11 km

Hoxa Head Battery and Coastal View

Highlight • Monument

Lovely spot to cycle out to. There and back route as apparent loop is not possible as track closed across a farm, which is fair enough. Lots of lovely birds to see in the grass

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1.76 km

Balfour Coast Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

In WW2 Balfour Battery was paired with Buchanan Battery on Flotta, to guard the boom defence across the sound to discourage attacks against vessels at anchor in Scapa Flow. A …

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2.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

204 m

Surfaces

1.59 km

874 m

204 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

8°C

2°C

15 %

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Balfour Coast Battery loop from Hoxa

Hoxa Head Battery and Coastal View

Balfour Coast Battery

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