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Dun da Ghaoithe
Total Ascent 1011 m
 
Route Time 5.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 16.41 km
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Dun da Ghaoithe
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Dun da Ghaoithe (rounded hill, right of centre) from the Oban ferry; 22nd May 2007.

© Roger Vander Steen

Image by Roger Vander Steen
Travel Information

Walk S on A849 2.5km to junction with minor road to the Bird of Prey Centre.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,011 meters. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 16.41km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from A849 at junction with minor road to Bird of Prey centreNM72663499
1Follow track uphill (W) to its termination.NM69193515
2Continue W to Mainnir nam Fiadh (754m)NM67633535
3Descend NW to col then ascend NNW to Dun da Ghaoithe NM67243620
4Bear NNW 500m then descend NNE on Beinn Chreagach ridgeNM67733780
5Descend E then NE to Scallastle then SE turning S on A849 road to return to startNM72663499
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Notes

A longish but easy ridge walk with good ascent track.

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Local Accommodation Options
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1.6 km Seilisdeir - Lochdon, Isle of Mull, PA64 6AP   Tel: 01444 882780
15.4 km The Old Stables - Glenforsa, Isle of Mull, PA72 6JN   Tel: 01680 300557
17.2 km Seaview Cottage - Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull, PA 72 6JB   Tel: 01355 227194
41.1 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
42.3 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
44.0 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
52.6 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
53.2 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
54.3 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
55.1 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
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