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Dunadd Hillfort and Carvings

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Dunadd Hillfort and Carvings

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Dunadd Hillfort and Carvings

Name: Dunadd Hillfort and Carvings
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Location: Dunadd, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Crinan Canal – Islandadd Bridge loop from Lochgilphead

25.8km

01:29

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Temple Wood Stone Circle – Secluded Forest Path loop from Ford

33.6km

02:05

260m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Crinan Canal Cycle Path – Crinan Canal loop from Bridgend

14.3km

00:50

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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christian427

July 31, 2023

Dunadd (Scottish Gaelic Dún Ad, "fort on the [River] Add", Old Irish Dún Att) is a hillfort, dating from the Iron Age and early medieval period and is believed to be the capital of the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata. Dal Riata was a kingdom, that appeared in Argyll in the early centuries AD, possibly after the Romans had abandoned Southern Britain and at the time when the Anglo Saxons were crossing the North Sea to counter incursions over Hadrian's Wall by the Picts and Dalriadan Scots.

It is known for its unique stone carvings below the upper enclosure, including a footprint and basin thought to have formed part of Dál Riata's coronation ritual. On the same flat outcrop of rock is an incised boar in Pictish style, and an inscription in the ogham script. The inscription is read as referring to a Finn Manach and is dated to the late 8th century or after.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunadd

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Location: Dunadd, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dunadd Hillfort and Carvings

1. Crinan Canal – Islandadd Bridge loop from Lochgilphead

2. Temple Wood Stone Circle – Secluded Forest Path loop from Ford

3. Crinan Canal Cycle Path – Crinan Canal loop from Bridgend

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