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Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Glen Shellach

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Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Glen Shellach

Dave De Bie planned a hike

July 22, 2022

Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Glen Shellach

Moderate

03:35

12.8km

3.6km/h

250m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes ferry crossings

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After 66 m for 531 m

After 12.2 km for 531 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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373 m

Kerrera Ferry

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

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2.27 km

Little Horse Shoe Bay

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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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2.80 km

Shanty Shipwreck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be spotted easily from the path. Each year there is less and less left. Going by the pictures, and the one I took in 2015, it may not last very long.

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4.89 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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5.60 km

Kerrera Tea Garden

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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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6.77 km

View of the Rocky Coast of Kerrera

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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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9.84 km

Kerrera Plateau

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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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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.25 km

1.02 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.80 km

3.59 km

1.19 km

574 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Gylen Castle – Isle of Kerrera Loop from Glen Shellach

Kerrera Ferry

Little Horse Shoe Bay

Shanty Shipwreck

Gylen Castle

Kerrera Tea Garden

View of the Rocky Coast of Kerrera

Kerrera Plateau

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