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Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve circular

Easy

4.7

(26)

252

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Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve circular

00:47

2.05km

90m

Hiking

The Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve circular trail offers an easy hike through a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces. You will traverse rugged rock outcrops, heather, and bog, with panoramic views over the Assynt mountains, including peaks like Suilven and Canisp. This 1.3-mile (2.1 km) route involves about 287…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Viewpoint at Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve

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Knockan Crag ("crag of the small hill") is the site of the first thrust fault discovered (and eventually to be understood as such) anywhere in the world. The crag recognised …

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816 m

The slopes of Cul Beag and Cul Mor create an impressive backdrop to the lochan, with the unusual shape of Stac Pollaidh in the distance.

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1.63 km

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2.05 km

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1.59 km

247 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

247 m

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Tuesday 5 May

12°C

-2°C

74 %

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