History

Dun Carloway broch

Carloway, Scotland

One of Scotland's best-preserved brochs, with walls still nine metres high.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
40 min

Dun Carloway is an Iron Age broch on a rocky rise above the west coast, with parts of the wall reaching around 9 metres. Walk up from the roadside to see the double-skinned walls and the stairway between them. It is free and usually quiet.

Good to know

  • Short uphill walk from the car park
  • Combine with Gearrannan
Best time
Late afternoon
Open
All year
Getting there
Signed off the A858, car park below
Vehicles
Campervans fine

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