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Tolsta Head

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Starting at Cnoc a’ Runaire - Camach Park (NB542467), behind a row of bungalows, you can follow a series of numbered marker posts around Tolsta Head. This walk has stunning coastal scenery with high cliffs, sea stacks and a number of natural arches. The plant life is rich and varied and you are sure to see many species of birds including skua which congregate on the grassland in early summer to raid the nests of the kittiwakes and herring gulls. Seals often bask at the foot of the high cliffs and dolphins, porpoises and occasionally whales can be seen close to shore, so pack your binoculars. To provide time for wildlife watching, allow three hours.

Map & Directions

Route Waypoints
  1. Park and head around the the back of the houses, where the route begins.
  2. Follow the marker posts around the headland. In the nesting season, keep away from the central area where Skua nest otherwise they will swoop down on you.
  3. Drop down to Traigh Mhor if you want to include a beach walk.
  4. Return to the start

Route Guides

Route Time -

2h - 3h

Distance -

4 miles

Grade -

Easy to Moderate

Route Type -

Walk

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