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  • Andrew G
    Andrew G
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    Best foot forward - long stroll

    A long ride from Fionnphort down to the Burg on the other side of Loch Scridain. Met a few walkers but the car park is a good distance away. The stone outhouse (locked) signals the end of the track (a...

    Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
  • Will H
    Will H
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    Easy to follow walk

    Really nice walk, easy to follow guides online, just a shame it's back the same way and not a loop! The landslide isn't an issue, it has a pretty clear path through it that people have made and it's o...

    Reviewed on Jul 3, 2021
  • bblqk37
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    Fossil tree landslide

    The path is blocked by a landslide after you descend from Cheape's monument. I visited on 5/5/21 and bypassed it by descending to the shore without much difficulty. You need to be aware of tides.

    Reviewed on May 8, 2021
  • Alan D
    Alan D
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    The fossil tree

    It's a 5 mile hike each way so you need 3 hours each way not including stops. The first 4 miles to the Bothy are fine along good paths with superb views. After that for experienced walkers only....

    Reviewed on May 4, 2019
  • bblqk37
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    The Fossil Tree

    Challenging walk about 5 miles each way requiring descent of ladder. Not obvious when you reach the tree and not sign posted. A beautiful walk especially when the bluebells are out (May).

    Reviewed on Feb 15, 2019
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