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Diatomite Railway Remains – Old Diatomite Railway Bridge loop from Lealt

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Diatomite Railway Remains – Old Diatomite Railway Bridge loop from Lealt

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46

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Diatomite Railway Remains – Old Diatomite Railway Bridge loop from Lealt

02:45

10.2km

120m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

931 m

Sheep and Wildlife in the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Forest

2

2.38 km

View of the winding river on Trotternish Ridge

Highlight • River

The winding river has lots of wildlife dotted around. Perfect for nature lovers.

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3

3.40 km

View of the winding stream and the Trotternish Ridge

Highlight • River

A winding path which leads to the Loch and the Trotternish Ridge. Dont forget to look up for the Eagles and Buzzards flying and hunting overhead.

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4

3.78 km

Old Railway Line from the Diatomite Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

This stretch is part of the old railway line that connected the diatomite mine with the coast. If you are higher up you can see the whole length still in the vegetation.

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5

5.01 km

Diatomite Railway Remains

Highlight • Monument

The remains of the old railway that transported the Diatomite that was mined here.

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6

5.14 km

Old Diatomite Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The last remains of the old railway used to transport the mined goods down to the nearby town.

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7

5.15 km

Trotternish Ridge

Highlight • Trail

A lovely walk to inside the ridge, there isnt a clear path up, but ordinance suggests one along the ridge. Didnt tackle it on this trip.

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8

9.76 km

Cul nac clo

Highlight (Segment) • Other

B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

2.95 km

297 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

2.95 km

297 m

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Saturday 4 July

15°C

11°C

98 %

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