Loch Achaidh na h-Inich – Trail to Balmacara Square loop from Duirinish

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Loch Achaidh na h-Inich – Trail to Balmacara Square loop from Duirinish

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Loch Achaidh na h-Inich – Trail to Balmacara Square loop from Duirinish

03:14

11.2km

290m

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 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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47 m

Croft Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe for cyclists. Loads of space outside for when the weather is nice enough.

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62 m

Croft Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cute local cafe along the roadside and just perfect if you do the coastal loop from Duirinish Station. Only open Fri, Sat and Sun from 11-3pm.

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3.14 km

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich

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Do not be fooled by the paved road. This ends at the bottom of the lake and a beautiful hiking trail begins. Before that, make a stop at the lake, …

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3.18 km

Trail to Balmacara Square

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Trail is in very good condition, bit of up and down here and there and with the odd little waterfall or river crossing along the way. Well worth it!

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

3.69 km

1.31 km

491 m

160 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

4.02 km

1.50 km

955 m

491 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Loch Achaidh na h-Inich – Trail to Balmacara Square loop from Duirinish

Croft Café

Croft Café

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich

Trail to Balmacara Square

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