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View of Tarbat Ness Lighthouse – View of Ballone Castle loop from Portmahomack

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View of Tarbat Ness Lighthouse – View of Ballone Castle loop from Portmahomack

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View of Tarbat Ness Lighthouse – View of Ballone Castle loop from Portmahomack

03:08

12.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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3.10 km

View of Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Beach

What a magnificent sight this is! First views of the Tarbat Ness Lighthouse as you loop around from Portmahomack. The lighthouse stands tall on a peninsula overlooking the North Sea, …

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3.22 km

View of the Moray Firth Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.93 km

View of Ballone Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy views toward the sensational 16th century Ballone Castle that sits on the edge of the North Sea in the Scottish Highlands. The castle was left unoccupied for a couple …

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10.0 km

Portmahomack Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Portmahomack is a charming coastal village located in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the Tarbat Peninsula, it offers stunning views of the Dornoch Firth and the North Sea. Whilst visiting, …

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12.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.60 km

5.00 km

329 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

5.04 km

723 m

302 m

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Thursday 9 July

18°C

13°C

79 %

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View of Tarbat Ness Lighthouse – View of Ballone Castle loop from Portmahomack

View of Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

View of the Moray Firth Coast

View of Ballone Castle

Portmahomack Beach

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