Cruach A’ Bharra

Nearest town:
Lochgilphead (12km ENE)
OS reference:
NR72608747
OS sheet:
55
Latitude:
56° 1' 33.95 N
Longitude:
5° 38' 59.47 W
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Image of Cruach A’ Bharra (Stone Fort / Dun) by drewbhoy

The dun, in the clearing, taken from Cnoc-an-t-Samhlaidh (Summer Hill)

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drewbhoy Apr 14, 2025
Image of Cruach A’ Bharra (Stone Fort / Dun) by drewbhoy

The slight depression in the middle is the front door on the east side of the dun.

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drewbhoy Apr 14, 2025
Image of Cruach A’ Bharra (Stone Fort / Dun) by drewbhoy

The north wall, the island of Eilean Traighe almost immediately below, Eilean Dubh slightly further out.

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drewbhoy Apr 14, 2025
Image of Cruach A’ Bharra (Stone Fort / Dun) by drewbhoy

Looking north west down the length of the dun towards the Paps Of Jura.

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drewbhoy Apr 13, 2025
Image of Cruach A’ Bharra (Stone Fort / Dun) by drewbhoy

Robert the Bruce said try, try and try again, I took his advice, at the third attempt I made it.

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drewbhoy Apr 13, 2025

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Cruach A’ Bharra

drewbhoy
drewbhoy Aug 4, 2025

Tayvallich to Carsaig is a short walk with superb views. At Carsaig’s picnic area head towards the Kilmory Knapp Cemetery and then go past the caravan site. Head south west and climb Cnoc an t-Samhlaidh (Summer Hill). This isn’t a hard climb and the grass is reasonably short. Follow the hill until, south west, it becomes a lot lower and then head west crossing the small valley.

A small easy climb is in front then head north east. This will lead straight to the site and it’s front door, there is possibly another entrance on the north-east. At this point steep slopes protect the dun on the east, west and north east. The walls are now turf covered protecting an area about 22m in diameter. At the far south west of this ridge there is a natural harbour along with great views of Jura.

Third time lucky, my previous efforts failing to find a safe route down from Cnoc an t-Samhlaidh. This time, no mistake.

Visited 07/04/2025.

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