Summary
An easy hill walk that is rewarded on arriving at the attractive rocky summit, with a panoramic view across the sea to islands, coastline and mountains. It’s suitable for younger walkers and would give them a good introduction to hillwalking, but care should be taken on the summit where there are some steep rocks.
- The most memorable aspect was the rocky summit
- The worst bit was taking the wrong route through brambles!
- The funniest bit was realising I hadn't read the route description properly.
- A word of warning is to keep children away from the steeper rocks around the summit
- The view was great, and would be even better on a sunny day!
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Contributed by: Andrew Llanwarne
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The whaleback rock at the summit
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 strong footwear |
| Distance approx |
6 km / 3.5 miles approx |
| Height climbed approx |
100m / 330 ft |
| Time taken approx |
Would require about 2-3 hours walking |
| 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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