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Dunaverty Castle Rock – Dunaverty Castle Site loop from Keil Caves

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Dunaverty Castle Rock – Dunaverty Castle Site loop from Keil Caves

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Dunaverty Castle Rock – Dunaverty Castle Site loop from Keil Caves

01:16

5.00km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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335 m

View of Sanda Island from Southend

Highlight • Viewpoint

865 m

Keil Hotel Ruins

Highlight • Other

Here are the remains of the Keil Hotel, an imposing five storey Art Deco building. During World War II, the hotel was used as a hospital. The large white painted …

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1.26 km

Dunaverty Bay

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful crescent shaped beach with views out to the north coast of Ireland. Ideal spot for swimming.

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2.11 km

Dunaverty Castle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Once the site of an 8th century stronghold castle, the only thing that remains is the big rock that it stood on. There's a new lifeboat shed in the bay …

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2.19 km

Dunaverty Castle Site

Highlight • Historical Site

On this rocky headland there once stood a mighty fortification, Dunaverty Castle. Built around the 8th century, the castle was accessed by a drawbridge. Whilst nothing survives of the castle …

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4.73 km

St. Columba's Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

4.91 km

Keil Caves and St Columba's Footprints

Highlight • Historical Site

Keil Caves are a series of interesting caves at the southern end of Kintyre which you can explore. Although it’s hard to imagine these days, the caves were inhabited by …

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5.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.99 km

742 m

644 m

608 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

836 m

742 m

416 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Dunaverty Castle Rock – Dunaverty Castle Site loop from Keil Caves

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Dunaverty Castle Rock – Dunaverty Castle Site loop from Keil Caves

View of Sanda Island from Southend

Keil Hotel Ruins

Dunaverty Bay

Dunaverty Castle Rock

Dunaverty Castle Site

St. Columba's Church Ruins

Keil Caves and St Columba's Footprints

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