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    Location: Assynt, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    June 5, 2023

    Hiking

    Claimed to be Europe's smallest castle, Hermit's Castle definitely owns the claim to be one of the most unusual. Built in the 1950s by David Scott, who after completion, spent only a weekend in it.

    The building is perched high above and close to the edge of a small inlet.

    July 4, 2025

    Hiking

    Not too tricky to find. Once through the campsite and onto the promontory there are a few faint paths, however its best to just wonder along and it will soon come into view.

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    1. Loop from Hermit's Castle, Achmelvich Beach to Alltan'abradhan Mill, Clachtoll Beach

    12.0km

    03:13

    150m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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