Access to Coral Beach
Family walk to Coral Beach on the Isle of Skye. This hike is a very easy round trip and accessible to all. Free parking is available at the start. The trail is clean and well marked. The trail runs along the coast and offers beautiful views. You can turn back at any time, or continue to the beach or climb to the top (easy) or go to the rocks.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.21 km -
Average duration: 1h 20 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 32 m -
Descent: - 30 m -
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Highest point: 79 m -
Lowest point: 55 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Highland -
Start/End: N 57.488741° / W 6.621625° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 77 m
- 1 : km 1.79 - alt. 62 m - Coral Beach
- 2 : km 1.93 - alt. 72 m - Summit
- S/E : km 4.21 - alt. 77 m
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