WalkHidden gem

Inchcailloch island

Balmaha, Scotland

Hop on a boat from Balmaha to a wooded island with a loop trail.

Price
Small boat fare return
Time to allow
2 hours
Inchcailloch island
Donald Thomas · CC BY-SA 2.0

A small island in the loch run as a nature reserve, with a loop walk through old oak woods and a summit viewpoint. The boat from Balmaha takes minutes. Quiet even when the mainland is busy.

Good to know

  • Boat runs from the Balmaha boatyard; check times
  • Allow 1.5 hours on the island
  • Take a picnic, no cafe
Best time
Spring for bluebells
Getting there
Boat from Balmaha, paid car park there
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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