The Carsaig Arches
A rough shore walk under Mull's biggest cliffs to two natural rock arches, with goats and eagles for company.
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 290 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 52 m
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About this walk
The Carsaig Arches is a hard 11 km out-and-back walk with 290 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Carsaig pier (grid reference NM 536 216).
The Carsaig Arches are two sea arches in the basalt cliffs at the south-west of Mull, reached by a rough path along the shore from Carsaig pier under 200 m cliffs, past the Nuns' Cave with its carved crosses. Feral goats live on the slopes and eagles nest on the cliffs. The last section to the arches is steep and exposed. A long, hard day for a low-level walk.
Route
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The arches
Follow the shore path west under the cliffs to the arches and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Carsaig Arches take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 11 km route, which has 290 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Carsaig pier (grid reference NM 536 216). Limited parking at the pier; the road is single-track and steep.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. A rough, boggy and rocky shore path with a steep, exposed section at the end.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead. Not for dogs or children near the arches.
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