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Crinan Harbour


(Average user rating4 unrated 4/5)

About Crinan Harbour

This public car park in an old quarry sits beside the picuresque Crinan Harbour and provides a starting point for the strenuous walk up to the ancient dun of Castle Dounie.

Castle Dounie

An iron-age dun or hill-fort with clear sections of outer wall remaining complete with some small chambers. Great place for photos.

Great look out for wildlife

This walk has fantastic opportunities to catch a glimpse of wildlife such as Black Grouse and Eagles. Scan the ocean for Porpoises and Minke Whales.

 

 

How to get there:

Crinan Harbour is in Knapdale Forest.
From Lochgilhead, follow the A816 for two miles then turn left to follow the B841 to Crinan. At the top of the hill at Crinan turn left onto the unclassified road, which takes you down to Crinan harbour and the car park.
From Oban, follow the A816 through Kilmartin then turn right on to the B8025 signed for Crinan.
At Bellanoch Canal Bridge turn right onto the B841 taking you to Crinan then from the top of the hill in Crinan turn left onto the road taking you down to the harbour and the car park.
Crinan is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NR782940
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

What's on in Knapdale Forest

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    Tuesday 14 August 2012
    Tuesday 21 August 2012
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August

  • Guided Beaver Walks
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    Tuesday 22 May 2012
    Tuesday 29 May 2012
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    Tuesday 19 June 2012
    Tuesday 26 June 2012
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VIEW OVER CRINAN

Activities

Heritage
Walking Crinan walk

Contact:

Joanne Maclean

01546 602518
e-mail: joanne.maclean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

4 Stars 4 Stars

A short walk that reaps great rewards when you get to Castle Dounie of the views over to the islands. Time taken -2 hrs there and back with time to enjoy the views.

Andrea Cameron, 10/Nov/2010

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