Tag: Balnagown

St Moluag’s Trail

St Moluag’s Trail

Powered by Wikiloc Introduction Moluag died in 592 on 25th June, now his commemoration day. This walk can be done comfortably between the normal ferry service leaving Oban at 0900 and returning at 1500.  (It’s not always normal.) 1. Achnacroish Start at Achnacroish where the…

Heritage Centre–The Broch—Clachan

Heritage Centre–The Broch—Clachan

Powered by Wikiloc 1. THE HERITAGE CENTRE TO THE MILL From the Heritage Centre take the road opposite, signposted to Balnagowan. This is Killandrist, a place rich in ecclesiastical history, the name meaning St Andrew’s Chapel. Although the chapel is long gone, it was thought…

The Church—Heritage Centre

The Church—Heritage Centre

Powered by Wikiloc 1. THE CHURCH TO BALIMACKILLICHAN Take the small gate on the north side of the church and walk through the Glebe, behind the new graveyard, climbing a gentle incline until you see the Balimackillichan farmhouse. Turn right at a rocky outcrop and…

The Church—Heritage Centre—Balimackillichan

The Church—Heritage Centre—Balimackillichan

Powered by Wikiloc Revised and extended 16 January 2022 1. BALIGARVE Starting from the church, walk north on the road and take the first large gate on the right into Baligarve. Go straight ahead towards an electricity pole. A little further on, a white pole…

Baligarve—Balnagown—Heritage Centre

Baligarve—Balnagown—Heritage Centre

Powered by Wikiloc Walk revised 16 January 2022 1. BALIGARVE From the church walk north on the road and take the first large gate on the right into Baligarve. Go straight ahead towards an electricity pole. A little further on, a white pole with a…

Bailuacraich—The Broch—Balnagown

Bailuacraich—The Broch—Balnagown

Powered by Wikiloc 1. BAILUACRAICH FARM AND PORT MOLUAG Walk, bike or drive to the Balure Road end signposted for Balure, approximately two miles from the North End ferry. An easy walk, impossible to get lost. Once through the gate, the road leads down past…