Summary
A varied circular walk taking in a low hilltop with wonderful bouncy grass and big grey rocks, with views over Argyll and the Isles. The start takes in woodland and the ancient ruined church at Kichattan.
- The most memorable aspect was the big bouncy grassy hilltop.
- The worst bit was a short stretch of muddy ground before rejoining a farm track at North Ardminish.
- The funniest bit was being greeted by a pair of ducks at the start of the hill track.
- There are no words of warning - it was a safe and easy hillwalk.
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Contributed by: Andrew Llanwarne
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Frances on Cnoc na Croise, above Ardminish village
Key Facts
| Location |
Off the west coast of Scotland, close to Kintyre, Argyll |
| When it was walked |
April 2005 |
| Walk type |
Countryside road and easy hills |
| Difficulty |
Short walk but requires a reasonable level of fitness and footwear to cope with a boggy bit |
| Distance approx |
5 km / 3 miles approx |
| Height climbed approx |
70m / 230 ft |
| Time taken approx |
2 hours |
| Map used if any |
sketch map in Path Network booklet |
| Source of info on walk |
Path Network booklet |
| Getting there |
Ferry from Tayinloan, Kintyre |
| Places to stay |
Isle of Gigha Hotel - also self catering cottages, and B & B at Achamore House |
| Places to eat/ buy food |
Hotel, Boathouse restaurant, Village shop |
| Any other local attractions or facilities |
Achamore Gardens, 9-hole golf course |
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