Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parking

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61 m

Slaughterhouse Coffee

Outstanding artisan coffee, amazing cakes from Black Isle Baking, friendly staff. Open Thursday - Monday 0900-1500 (closed Tue/Wed).

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220 m

View of Oil Rigs in Cromarty Firth

Cromarty Firth has long been an important haven for ships, with its large size, sheltered aspect, deep waters and ease of defence. This led to its extensive use by the …

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4.27 km

McFarquhar's Cave and Rock Arch

Wildromatic coastline with a small cave, a hut and a rock gate.

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6.39 km

South Sutor Battery and Observation Point

Battery and Observation Point built by RN guarded the strategically important Cromarty Firth naval port during both wars. Commissioned by Churchill. The main installations closed off due to structural issues (?) and asbestos.

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9.13 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

2.23 km

493 m

277 m

187 m

149 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.12 km

963 m

737 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Crom Head loop from Cromarty — The Black Isle

Slaughterhouse Coffee

View of Oil Rigs in Cromarty Firth

McFarquhar's Cave and Rock Arch

South Sutor Battery and Observation Point

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