📌 Isle of Lismore, Argyll & Bute
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Spiky, ivy-clad towers thrust into the sky on the Isle of Lismore’s west coast near Clachan. Castle Coeffin dates from the 13th century, built by the MacDougalls – an influential Lorn-based clan. Coeffin’s name may be derived from Caifen, a Danish prince whose sister’s ghost once haunted the ruins until her remains were reunited with her lover’s in Norway. Signs discourage walking around the top of the site, but there are excellent views across to Morvern from the periphery, which also overlooks a bitesized bay containing the remains of a stone fish trap. Note: there is no nearby parking – see below for access options.
🌍 Location
📌 By the coast at track end 0.5 mi west of Clachan, Isle of Lismore
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NM 854438
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.536854,-5.492166
❌ No public transport within 1 mi
🚗 Driving here is not recommended, but nearest car park is at Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre (seek permission), 🧭 NM 856428 / 🛰️ 56.528394,-5.488318 (1.5 mi via track)
📝 Key info
⌚ Always viewable
🎫 Free
💬 Due to lack of nearby parking, the small size of Lismore & the expense of bringing a vehicle onto the island, we recommend walking or cycling. For day trippers, the shortest route from the ferry jetty at Achnacroish is 2.5 mi (each way) on paths, tracks & minor roads via Balnagown & Clachan (⬤ Easy). The ferry jetty at The Point is 3.5 mi (each way) on minor roads & tracks via Clachan (⬤ Easy). Alternatively, visit as part of our featured walk route.
