Argyll and Bute

The Top 7 Caves in Argyll and Bute

Looking to visit a cave in Argyll and Bute on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Argyll and Bute’s 7 best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Rob Roy's Cave

Fingal's Cave

Keil Caves and St Columba's Footprints

Livingstone Walk, Isle of Ulva

Isle of Oronsay Nature Reserve

Maclean's Skull Cave

Aonan an Da Dhoruis Beach

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Rob Roy's Cave
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The section behind Inversnaid towards Inverarnen along the shores of Loch Lomond is awesome. Partially with all fours over stick and stone.

The way behind Invernaid direction to Inverarnen along …
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Fingal's Cave
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Made famous by Scottish poet James Macpherson's epic poem, the spectacular sea cave on the Isle of Staffa is formed by jointed basalt columns. It can be reached on boat tours from Oban.
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Keil Caves and St Columba's Footprints
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Keil Caves are a series of interesting caves at the southern end of Kintyre which you can explore. Although it’s hard to imagine these days, the caves were inhabited by …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Livingstone Walk, Isle of Ulva
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The wonderful Livingstone Walk takes you around the eastern side of the Isle of Ulva - which has been inhabited since prehistoric times! The walk incorporates old ruins, caves, and basalt columns, along with fantastic views across Lock Na Keal.
Tip by Grace Mulligan
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Isle of Oronsay Nature Reserve
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Not to be confused with Oronsay Island off of Skye, Oronsay Nature Reserve or the Isle of Oronsay is an incredibly special and beautiful remote island to visit. A tidal …
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Maclean's Skull Cave
Hiking Highlight
Legend has it that the chief of the Maclean clan was slain in a battle near here. His skull was left in the cave with the legend that if removed …
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Aonan an Da Dhoruis Beach
Hiking Highlight
Great beach, but the descent is difficult to find. Once down there is also a great sea cave with stalactites and stalagmites
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