📌 Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute
★★★
Island Davaar! Adopt a pirate accent and it sounds even more exciting. Linked by a tidal causeway to mainland Kintyre near Campbeltown, all of its coastline is worth exploring. Sun-blushed sheep graze the lush grass between the causeway and picturesque lighthouse, whilst the south and east coasts boast tall cliffs and numerous caves. One of these contains a stunning cave painting – a life-size depiction of The Crucifixion drawn by Archibald MacKinnon in 1887 reputedly after a vision. Keep an eye on the time, ensuring you’re safely back on the mainland before the causeway gets covered by seawater again.
📷 Chronological photo guide
Island Davaar from the other end of the causeway 
Barnacles 
The Doirlinn causeway 
Sheep on Davaar Island 
Cliffs on the south side of the island 
Cliffs on the south side of the island 
Crucifixion Cave 
Crossing to the north side of the island 
Wild goats 
Lighthouse 
View north from the lighthouse to the Kintyre mainland
🌍 Location
📌 Start / finish on minor road 2 mi east of Campbeltown
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NR 745195
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.416899,-5.563826
🚌 Infrequent bus to Kilkerran or Kildalloig (1 mi in either direction), or better service to Campbeltown (2 mi)
🚗 Layby
📝 Key info
▶ 6 km / 4 mi | ▲ 40 m | ⌛ 2-3 hr
Features: 🌊 The Doirlinn causeway; 🕸 Crucifixion Cave; 💡 Island Davaar lighthouse
⬤ Moderate | Rough, bouldery shoreline and tidal causeway (start the route soon after the causeway is no longer submerged); good track on northern side of island. Check tide / safe crossing times in advance.
Download file for GPS➡️ T-shape walk: start – The Doirlinn tidal causeway – southern shore to Crucifixion Cave and back – northern shore to lighthouse and back – return to start by causeway
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Sheep and wild goats inhabit the island.
Weather: Sunshine and light winds.
November 2014
