Rating
4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Phil Morris (2 years ago)
Absolutely breathtaking ruin. Cannot enter as is dangerous but is clearly sign posted. We were lucky enough to visit on a clear day
Absolutely breathtaking ruin. Cannot enter as is dangerous but is clearly sign posted. We were lucky enough to visit on a clear day
Mark Poley (2 years ago)
Castle ruin in a fabulous location. The road leading to it is a single track road with occasional passing places and has some tight corners, making it only suitable for small vehicles (too narrow for motorhomes, and don't even think of bringing your caravan!) Campervans should be OK. There is a small car park for about 10 cars. Once full there's no other parking. Only a short walk along the beach to the Castle set on a prominent spur of land. The footpaths around the castle are not made up, so not suitable for wheelchair users. Walking boots or stout shoes will be a good idea for able bodied walkers. There's no access to the castle but it's really all about the location and fabulous scenery. ??
Castle ruin in a fabulous location. The road leading to it is a single track road with occasional passing places and has some tight corners, making it only suitable for small vehicles (too narrow for motorhomes, and don't even think of bringing your caravan!) Campervans should be OK. There is a small car park for about 10 cars. Once full there's no other parking. Only a short walk along the beach to the Castle set on a prominent spur of land. The footpaths around the castle are not made up, so not suitable for wheelchair users. Walking boots or stout shoes will be a good idea for able bodied walkers. There's no access to the castle but it's really all about the location and fabulous scenery. ??
Neil Campbell (3 years ago)
The other half and I had a great time exploring the area around the castle. It's a shame there's not much information available on site but I get the feeling there used to be. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area although admittedly getting close to the castle will not be easy for those with mobility issues.
The other half and I had a great time exploring the area around the castle. It's a shame there's not much information available on site but I get the feeling there used to be. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area although admittedly getting close to the castle will not be easy for those with mobility issues.
Patrick Macinnes (3 years ago)
A delightful place to explore. The castle is obviously the main event and even though you can't get inside, there's plenty of exploring around most of its island. Lots of gullies and waist-high ferns to walk through, just be careful of uneven ground and some very sharp drops on the loch side of the island. The sand causeway is exposed at low tide so study the tide times if you plan on a visit. The road down to the castle is very bumpy and undulating but is beautifully picturesque; just drive slowly, as there a lot of unsighted bends and hills. Parking is pretty ample but once you get a load of 4x4s and campers in there, it's filled up quickly. And beware of the soft verges under the trees... I stupidly got my wheels stuck pretending to be in a Land Rover - doh! The walk along the beach is lovely and although we didn't try it, swimming will be fine here. Plenty of rocks for the kids to do some mini-monster hunting. Remnants of fires so it's obviously a popular place to set up camp and watch the sunset. The views are spectacular. There is a walk along Loch Moidart that takes you back to Kinlochmoidart if you fancy an explore. The nearest shop is in Acarachle, which is a few minutes drive away.
A delightful place to explore. The castle is obviously the main event and even though you can't get inside, there's plenty of exploring around most of its island. Lots of gullies and waist-high ferns to walk through, just be careful of uneven ground and some very sharp drops on the loch side of the island. The sand causeway is exposed at low tide so study the tide times if you plan on a visit. The road down to the castle is very bumpy and undulating but is beautifully picturesque; just drive slowly, as there a lot of unsighted bends and hills. Parking is pretty ample but once you get a load of 4x4s and campers in there, it's filled up quickly. And beware of the soft verges under the trees... I stupidly got my wheels stuck pretending to be in a Land Rover - doh! The walk along the beach is lovely and although we didn't try it, swimming will be fine here. Plenty of rocks for the kids to do some mini-monster hunting. Remnants of fires so it's obviously a popular place to set up camp and watch the sunset. The views are spectacular. There is a walk along Loch Moidart that takes you back to Kinlochmoidart if you fancy an explore. The nearest shop is in Acarachle, which is a few minutes drive away.
Joseph Kincaid (3 years ago)
On an isolated beach linked island, the castle is sign posted as dangerous and not to be approached. The road into it is narrow and twisted especially beside the river. The car park is big enough for 10 cars at least but this is a popular place. The walk to the castle is easy and it can be viewed quite close but the entrance is fenced off. A good spot for a walk and photos.
On an isolated beach linked island, the castle is sign posted as dangerous and not to be approached. The road into it is narrow and twisted especially beside the river. The car park is big enough for 10 cars at least but this is a popular place. The walk to the castle is easy and it can be viewed quite close but the entrance is fenced off. A good spot for a walk and photos.
