Balchrick (Scottish Gaelic: Baile a' Chnuic) is a township on the north east shore of Lairg in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1]

Balchrick Scottish Gaelic: Baile a' Chnuic
Balchrick Location within the Sutherland area
OS grid reference	NC191599
Council area	Highland
Lieutenancy area	Sutherland
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Rhiconich
Postcode district	IV27 4
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
List of places UK Scotland 58.49054°N 5.10459°W / 58.49054; -5.10459

Balchrick lies entirely within the estate of John Muir Trust's Sandwood Estate. Balchrick also lies between Blairmore and Sheigra. To the South / South West you find the beaches of Polin and Oldshoremore.

Just a hundred yards away is the start of the trail to Sandwood Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in North West Scotland. Starting at Blairmore and approximately four miles walk to your destination.

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