Dun A’ Bhealaich

Nearest town:
Lochgilphead (11km ENE)
OS reference:
NR73878710
OS sheet:
55
Latitude:
56° 1' 23.94 N
Longitude:
5° 37' 45.11 W
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Image of Dun A’ Bhealaich (Hillfort) by drewbhoy

The eastern wall. Iron Age or of a later date, whatever age it was built on top of original defences.

Image credit: drew/AMJ
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Apr 10, 2023
Image of Dun A’ Bhealaich (Hillfort) by drewbhoy

Do not jump the fence to the north, I almost ended up where my shadow ended up!

Image credit: drew/AMJ
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Apr 10, 2023

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Dun A’ Bhealaich

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drewbhoy May 4, 2023

After reaching the B8025 in Tayvallich from Dun A’ Chogaidh walk the short distance past the shop, church and the handy public toilets, jump the fence and head west uphill. Not a serious climb, another fence will be reached, over that and walk another 200m approximately west, the fort will appear on top of a small rocky knoll.

The fort is reasonably well defended by steep climbs all round except from the east. Vitrified rock might well be here but today it was cunningly disguised as turf. The entrance is a gap on the east side. Good all round views, one of which is the bay below where the fort gets its name. Bhealaich, meaning narrow gap, could well mean the entrance to the natural harbour.

As is usual with these places there is always an easier way down. As you reach the second fence mentioned, follow it east, it turns into a path which takes you back to the centre of Tayvallich.

Two forts either side of a harbour, it was well guarded.

Visited 03/04/2023.

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