πŸ“Œ Port Appin, Argyll & Bute
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The little village of Port Appin occupies a lovely coastal setting overlooking the strait between the Argyllshire mainland and the Isle of Lismore, but thousands of years ago, a settlement in this location would have been submerged by a metre or more of water. Today’s lower sea levels have formed a long, raised beach stretching around the headland (itself once an island) southwest of the village, with several natural arches where the sea broke through the limestone bedrock. The largest arch – Clach Tholl – is the highlight of this easy route circumnavigating the headland; you can also follow paths out to the tip of the headland for fabulous views down the Lynn of Lorn beyond the tidal ellipses of Appin Rocks. Port Appin has a couple of hotels and a village shop, so there are a few options for refreshment before or after the walk.

πŸ“· Chronological photo guide

🌍 Location

πŸ“Œ Start / finish at minor road end, Port Appin pier

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NM 903454

πŸ›°οΈ GPS coordinates: 56.553313,-5.413816

🚌🚒 Port Appin

πŸš— Car park

πŸ“ Key info

β–Ά 3 km / 2 mi | β–² 30 m | βŒ› 1 hr

Features: 🏠 Port Appin; 🌊 Appin Rocks headland & natural arches

⬀ Easy | Clear tracks & paths with gentle gradients.

➑️ Anticlockwise circuit: start – Appin Rocks headland & natural arch – north side of Airds Bay – start

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πŸ₯Ύ On our last visit

Wildlife: A few seabirds, small fish in the sea at Port Appin pier.

Weather: Hazy sun following a wet morning, temperature in mid teens.

June 2021
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