Beautiful walk or trail run. Away from Loch an Eilein path may be more indistinct and map reading ability is required. Ideal for more capable walkers wanting to do further than the stroll around Loch an Eilein
OSM map layer · LineString
57.14, -3.84 · rel 20127869
57.14, -3.84 · rel 20127869
Drakes Circuit
11,6 km from start to finish through urban area.
Highland · 57.14°N ·
3.84°W
11,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
20
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
Duchess of Bedford's Cairn
monument ·
400 m off route
8,1 km
70%
Monument to General Rice
monument ·
53 m off route
8,5 km
73%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Drakes Circuit is 11.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Drakes Circuit takes approximately 2h 54min to complete.
No, Drakes Circuit is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Drakes Circuit starts near coordinates 57.139, -3.8654.
Drakes Circuit is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.