Eigg - Caves and Lodge
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 4 kms | 02:00 (hrs:mins) | 150 metres | Explorer 397: Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna & Sanday |
Description
The route takes the uphill road straight ahead (not the żmainż road
around the bay) past the 1997 żIndependence Stoneż and the plantation woodland before the road climbs towards the top of a field to a gate that marks the beginning of the Caves Path on your left. This path descends to the shore where the path to the right leads to the Cathedral Cave (tidal) while to the left and tucked back into the cliffs is the narrow entrance to the gloomy Massacre Cave, the scene of the 16th century massacre of the entire island population.
Access Info
The walk starts from the pier on Eigg which is reached by ferry from either Mallaig (all year) or Arisaig (summer only)
Additional Info
The gardens of the Lodge Grounds are well worth the short detour - inspired by the Inverewe Gardens, they contain a wealth of exotic species.
More Info
The booklet Walks, Woodland and Wildlife can be purchased from Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust - email ian@isleofeigg.org or visit their website
www.isleofeigg.org
