Jubilee Bridge & Castle Stalker, near Port Appin

Summary

This easy walk crosses the impressively long and rickety Jubilee Bridge across the tidal marshes of Loch Laich. The walk then follows a cycletrack and the shoreline to a good viewpoint of Castle Stalker.

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Terrain

Paths and pebbly shoreline together with the long wooden Jubilee bridge and boardwalk. The walk is level, however at very high tides the boardwalk and shoreline may not be passable.

Getting there

Start

Jubilee bridge sign on right side of road just past Taychreggan (on the Appin to Port Appin road).

Public Transport

None to start, Oban bus stops in Port Appin.

Start Grid Ref

NM923464

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 3.5km / 2.25 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Ascent: 22m (Profile)

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

Start the walk by turning off the minor road to Port Appin at the blue sign for Jubilee Bridge just passed Taychreggan. There is a small privately owned parking area, but walkers are allowed to use it to visit the bridge; just be careful not to block passing spaces. Looking across the water, Castle Stalker can already be seen, backed by the Morvern mountains. Take the path on the right of the parking as you look towards the water and head down to the shore overlooking the tidal marshes.

Stage 2

Follow the path as it skirts between the shoreline and the edge of gardens and croft land. Soon the long span of Jubilee Bridge comes into view. Cross the bridge and continue on the boardwalk. At very high tides this section can be impassable. The path continues through a small copse of hazel trees. Continue until the path climbs up to the surfaced cyclepath and turn left.

Photo shows Jubilee Bridge from above

Stage 3

This is part of the long distance cycle route between Oban and Ballachulish. Further on ignore a path off to the right and continue straight, passing an ornamental stone. Keep left when the cycle track splits and soon after this, just before the houses and recycling bins are reached turn left down a track.

Stage 4

The path follows a line of trees down to the remains of an old boat house on the shore. When you reach the shore turn right and continue along the shoreline as Castle Stalker comes into view. The castle, which is completely cut off at high tide, was built in its present form around 1446 by the then Lord of Lorn, Sir John Stewart. Since that time, the inhabitants of the castle have led colourful lives often with murderous endings. The castle is now a private home but is open for tours, including boat trip, on limited days during the summer.

Photo shows Castle Stalker from above

Stage 5

Continue along the shore until you reach a boathouse with its rail running into the sea. From here there are good views of the castle and background hills. Turn right before the boathouse and follow the track up to the cyclepath. Turn right to return, turning right to cross back over Jubilee Bridge. At the right time of year you can sometimes get spectacular sunsets over Castle Stalker from the bridge.

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