Plockton Crags and the two lochs

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Summary

The transmitter mast on Càrn a Bhealaich Mhòir is prominent in views from Plockton; reaching it is a much easier walk than might be expected. The walk has stunning views and passes two attractive lochs.

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Terrain

Good tracks throughout.

Public Transport

There is only one bus a week passing the route, but Duncraig Station on the railway (request stop only) is only a little over a kilometer from the start. .

Start

There is space to park about a hundred metres north of the end of Loch Lundie. Open in Google Maps.

Walk Statistics

Distance: 8.75km / 5.5 miles
Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Ascent: 324m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NG808323

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Stage 1

This walk can be extended by beginning from Plockton, perhaps by initially following the Duncraig Castle walk. Otherwise, park just north of Loch Lundie on the minor road between Duirinish and Duncraig; there is space on the right about a hundred metres past the loch. Walk north along the road, turning right onto a tarmac track which is barred to cars by a locked gate. Continue along the track through the forest for a couple of kilometres; a felled area permits views across Loch Carron towards Beinn Alligin in Torridon. Keep on the main track which bends round to the right.

Stage 2

The track climbs gently for about six hundred metres where you will reach a junction with another track heading off to the left. Turn left onto this track, which descends slightly before climbing up and leaving the forest. A huge iron gate appears to bar the way, but if it is locked there is a stile just down to the left. Continue on the track which heads up the obvious valley which breaches the line of crags.

Stage 3

At the top of this little valley, the track doubles back left to continue the climb. A footpath continues straight ahead and enables a visit to Loch Breac an Eich if required. Otherwise, continue on the track to the transmitter mast on the summit. The large cairn is reached by passing to the left of the mast. The views from here are fantastic, with much of the Isle of Skye and Applecross visible

Stage 4

Plockton village is a little obscured by the lower ground just beyond the cairn. If you have waterproof footwear, the best view of Plockton is obtained by continuing a hundred metres further to the edge of another crag across very boggy ground. Return back down the track to the junction in the forest you reached earlier. This time turn left. The track descends through the forest, going through a gate in the deer fence before reaching tarmac at the eastern end of Loch Achaidh na h-Inich. Continue on the tarmac road along the northern shore of the loch; the island visible in the loch is the remains of a crannog.

Stage 5

Once past the loch, continue through the hamlets of Achnahinich and Achnandarach, where there are good views over towards Skye. At the end of Achnandarach you will reach the junction with the main road (there is a bus stop here). Turn right along the road; there shouldn't be too much traffic. The road continues along the shores of pretty Loch Lundie to return to the start of the walk. If continuing to Plockton, continue down the road until another junction with the Stromeferry - Plockton road; turn right here and then left on the next footpath where the Duncraig Castle walk is regained.

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