Start
5 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
58.57, -4.79 · rel 3931505
58.57, -4.79 · rel 3931505
Klye Coastal Route to Balnakeil
4,6 km from start to finish through urban area.
58.57°N ·
4.79°W
4,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× cave
Rob Donn's Memorial
monument ·
253 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Johnston's Cave
cave ·
on the route
4,6 km
100%
Balnakiel Gloup Cave
cave ·
on the route
4,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
5 m
–
23 m
0 km
2,3 km
4,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
10 m elevation
Halfway
8 m elevation
Three quarters
6 m elevation
Finish
13 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Klye Coastal Route to Balnakeil is 4.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Klye Coastal Route to Balnakeil takes approximately 1h 10min to complete.
No, Klye Coastal Route to Balnakeil is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Klye Coastal Route to Balnakeil starts near coordinates 58.5532, -4.7899.
Klye Coastal Route to Balnakeil is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.