Camas nan Geall

ARDNAMURCHAN AND THE ROAD TO THE ISLES


Summary :	An attractive walk along a fascinating stretch of coastline; visits a sandy beach and interesting rock formations and archaeological remains.
Terrain :	Mostly pathless walking along the shoreline; boggy in places.
Grade :		Distance :	5.5km/3.25 miles
Bog Factor :		Time :	2 hours
Start :	Camas nan Geall car park	Grid ref :	NM563616
Map :	View an OS map of the route Buy Explorer 390 – Ardnamurchan	Ascent :	100m
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1. There is a car park at the top of the walk overlooking the bay. From here go through the gateway and head down the track that traverses the back of the bay. When the track reaches the bottom follow it as it turns towards the sea and go through a gate. Continue onwards until the shore is reached through another kissing gate.

2. At the beach, turn right and head across the edge of the shingle, crossing a small stream on a makeshift bridge before continuing along the shore on the other side. At this side of the bay the stones on the shore are large and difficult to walk on, the easiest section is where the stones meet the grass and bracken although it can be wet under foot here. Continue to the far end of the bay and follow the path as it climbs over the first small headland.

3. From here the path runs slightly inland following a clear, grassing route through the bracken and passing a small, pebbly bay. Climb up to go around the next small headland which juts out into the sea. This headland can be visited across a narrow for a good view up and down the coast; this is the site of a prehistoric fort. Soon after this headland take a path sloping down to the shore and follow the faint path as it winds between the dramatic split in the rock and through to the next section of pebbly beach. Alternatively, if you don't want to take this route you can continue above the cliff and take a more gentle path down to the shore further along.

4. Continue on the path which skirts the edge of the pebbles at the back of the next two bays. These bays tend to collect the various items washed ashore so make good beachcombing destinations. The path continues up over another small headland and across the back of another bay before eventually reaching a fence. This is the point at which this walk finishes its the outward section, however you can continue along the shore to reach the base of Maclean's Nose, the prominent headland in the near distance. Alternatively you can follow the near side of the fence uphill to explore the ruins of the cleared village of Bourblaige.

5. If returning by the same outward route from the fence, follow the shore path back to Camas nan Gaell. Before heading up the track to the back of the bay it is worth exploring the small, gated, Clan Campbell cemetery which has some interesting carved gravestones. There is also a large Neolithic standing stone with an early Christian cross carved on it within the cemetary. Return to the road by the same track heading uphill from the back of the bay.

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