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Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Oban

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Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Oban

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May 27, 2021

Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Oban

Moderate

04:28

15.9km

3.6km/h

310m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Includes ferry crossings

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After 1.77 km for 556 m

After 13.7 km for 556 m

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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2.08 km

Kerrera Ferry

Highlight • Structure

This little ferry will take you back and forth for 5 pounds

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3.97 km

Little Horse Shoe Bay

Highlight • Beach

The Little Horse Shoe Bay is likely named after its distinctive shape. Across the Sound of Kerrera you can see the shoreline to the South of Oban. See if you …

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6.33 km

Gylen Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Gylen Castle was originally built in 1582; however what you see now is the result of a huge restoration effort from Historic Scotland and the Clan McDougall. Located on the …

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7.06 km

Kerrera Tea Garden

Highlight • Cafe

This warm and friendly cafe is usually open from Easter until September (Daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays), this tea garden serves a range of delicious cakes, soups and drinks. They …

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8.23 km

View of the Rocky Coast of Kerrera

Highlight • Viewpoint

Starting from the ferry you can go on a nice round walk with changing views and several highlights like a castle, nice cliffs and a tea room, which serves tasty …

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11.3 km

Kerrera Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the moorland plateau of Kerrera there are beautiful views towards the Islands across the Firth of Lorn, and the Scottish Mainland. The majority of the land here is used …

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15.9 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

3.62 km

578 m

426 m

339 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

3.17 km

1.07 km

1.00 km

605 m

Route Details

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Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Oban

Kerrera Ferry

Little Horse Shoe Bay

Gylen Castle

Kerrera Tea Garden

View of the Rocky Coast of Kerrera

Kerrera Plateau

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