
Approaching Loch an Dun Fort the causeway is clearly visible above the water.
Approaching Loch an Dun Fort the causeway is clearly visible above the water.
As CARL observed wellies are advantageous in crossing the ramshackle causeway to Loch an Dun Island.
Almost all traces of Loch an Dun fort have been obscured except for a course of stone on the right where the causeway meets the island.
A modern cairn has been constructed on Loch an Dun fort to complete its indignity.
Causeway to the left.
Viewed 31.5.12
Easily seen on the walk up to Steinacleit stone circle.
The causeway is visible but appeared to be slightly under water.
I watched as a man tried to tip toe his way across – he gave up.
I am sure if he had wellies on he would have been fine!
A modern cairn has been built in the middle of the site.
One of the many sites around Steinacleit. You can’t help but notice this, sitting on the loch.
Besides the obvious causeway, other remains include several traces of walls, and possible evidence of the existance of earlier crannogs in the loch.