Plock of Kyle, Kyle of Lochalsh

LOCHALSH: KYLE AND PLOCKTON AREAS


Summary :	An easy walk from the centre of Kyle leading to a fine viewpoint. Beyond the viewpoint the route crosses an old golf course to reach a beautiful secluded coastal cove.
Terrain :	A very easy walk though paths across the old golf course are unclear and a little boggy in places.
Grade :		Distance :	3km/1.75 miles
Bog Factor :		Time :	1 - 1.5 hours
Start :	Kyle of Lochalsh car park	Grid ref :	NG762272
Map :	View an OS map of the route Buy Explorer 428 - Kyle of Lochalsh	Ascent :	105m
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Public Transport :	Kyle of Lochalsh is well served by Citilink buses from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, and by trains.[Click for timetables - choose Area 4]

1. Park in the car park by Kyle Tourist Information Centre. Cross the busy Skye road by the traffic lights and head up Kyle's Main Street opposite. At the end of the street, turn left where a roadsign indicates a long list of places, including 'Golf course' and 'The Local Viewpoint'. Continue uphill along this road, ignoring all turnings, until it becomes a track - there are several signs for Plock Viewpoint.

2. A short distance up the track another sign indicates the right hand turn for the viewpoint. This can be reached either by following the track to the top, or by short-cutting up the concrete staircase which leads off it to the left, passing several picnic tables. There are fine views from the flagpole at the top, looking across the Kyles (or narrows) to the Isle of Skye - there is a view indicator to help identify the peaks. From here, return back down to the lower track, but instead of turning left back to Kyle, turn right instead.

3. The track ends at a turning area just before an derelict building. Continue on the footpath which passes to the left of the building. An old teeing mat is one of the few obvious signs that this was once a golf course. Follow the faint path, bearing right slightly, aiming towards and forking to the right of some old tin sheds. Further on, the path reaches a faint t-junction by a little wooden plank bridge; turn left over the bridge and then immediately turn right, heading into the trees.

4. The path becomes clearer through the trees and leads down to the pebbly sea-shore. This is a beautiful spot to linger, with crystal clear waters and two tiny islands, and is a great place for spotting wildlife. Herons and greylag geese breed here and otters are frequently spotted swimming in the water. When you have seen enough, return to Kyle the same way.

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