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Balmacara Square Pond – Croft Café loop from Balmacara

Balmacara Square Pond – Croft Café loop from Balmacara

Hard

4.0

(1)

4

riders

Balmacara Square Pond – Croft Café loop from Balmacara

01:40

20.7km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

135 m

Balmacara Square Pond

Highlight • Rest Area

Set at the heart of the Balmacara Estate, Balmacara Square is a pretty cluster of white-painted houses with an information point, cafe, gallery and deli. A great place to start/finish an adventure in the Lochalsh area.

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2

172 m

Balmacara Square Gallery and Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Balmacara Square is a lovely little village that comes with a great little gallery and a coffee shop. Well worth the stop after a stroll.

Tip by

3

6.89 km

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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4

6.91 km

Croft Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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5

14.0 km

View of the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

9.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

9.05 km

1.82 km

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 24 October

11°C

7°C

94 %

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