Portnahaven, Islay
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 5 kms | 2 hours | 0 metres | Explorer 353: Islay North |
Description
Start from the bus stop at the bottom of the hill. At the end of the last street on the right, look for a path and cross a stile to follow a faint path along the shore. Emerge on a wide rocky bay, then pass through a small gate in the wall in front of the cottage and bear right to join the road by the bridge. Follow the road to Claddach before turning left through a gate and going down to the power station. Carefully cross the bridge over the gully and walk out around Rudha na Faing. Take care near the deep gullies. Cross a stile near the deepest of these and head through a gate towards the road. Turn left and then right at the junction - carry straight on back to the start.
Access Info
Start from Portnahaven, a small village about 14 miles west of Bowmore on the A847. Portnahaven has a regular bus service from Bowmore. Details of this and other public transport services may be found in the Islay and Jura Area Transport guide which is
More Info
This route is available in more detail with an associated map in the Footprint Guide to 'The Isles of Islay, Jura & Colonsay' available from Tourist Information Centres.
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