Taynish Mill Ruins – Barr Mor Trail loop from Tayvallich

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United Kingdom

Scotland

North Knapdale

Taynish Mill Ruins – Barr Mor Trail loop from Tayvallich

Moderate

5.0

(8)

hikers

Taynish Mill Ruins – Barr Mor Trail loop from Tayvallich

03:12

11.6km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

Taynish Mill Ruins

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Here you will find the ruins of a once water-powered corn mill built around 1724 to provide oats, rye, and bere to the local area.

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3.40 km

View of Loch Sween

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Peek through the trees and enjoy delightful scenes across the picturesque Loch Sween. There is a small wooden bench here where you can sit and enjoy the views, perfect place for a spot of lunch.

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4.80 km

Taynish House

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Situated on the southern end of the Taynish Peninsula is Taynish House, a small 18th century mansion once belonging to the MacNeill family.

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5.90 km

View of Linne Mhuirich

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From here you can enjoy beautiful scenes over Linne Mhuirich. Linne Mhuirich is home to a large population of eider ducks, the UK's fastest and heaviest flying duck. The ducks …

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9.83 km

Barr Mor Trail

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

2.76 km

2.25 km

2.21 km

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.07 km

2.47 km

1.44 km

474 m

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Comments

August 9, 2024,taynish combined walk

This is Argyll in miniature. All paths marked and mostly this walk combines the 3 waymarked routes. Leaflets available at start of walk. If you only have time to do one do the red. Good woods and amazing views. Well maintained but steep steps in parts.