Flagstone Trail & the Battery, Castletown

Summary

Caithness flagstones were once a major industry in this area and can be seen as field boundaries, roofing slates, and house building material everywhere locally. This route combines three short walks - the Flagstone Trail which explores this heritage, a walk along the coast above the wavecut flagstone pavement, and a small sculpture trail through the community woodland.

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 4/5

Rating

Terrain

Well-prepared trail, coastal track, optional woodland section can be very muddy.

Public Transport

Bus to Castletown.

Start

Castletown Heritage Trail carpark near the old harbour. Open in Google Maps.

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