Oban: McCaig's Tower and Pulpit Hill
Two viewpoints above the bay of Oban: McCaig's Tower and Pulpit Hill, looking out to Mull.
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 61 m
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About this walk
Oban: McCaig's Tower and Pulpit Hill is an easy 4 km circular walk with 150 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Oban station (grid reference NM 857 298). The start can be reached by public transport.
McCaig's Tower is the great circular folly that crowns the hill above Oban, built in the 1890s and modelled loosely on the Colosseum. From the station, the walk climbs steep streets to the tower, with a view over the bay to Kerrera and Mull.
It then crosses the town to Pulpit Hill, on the other side of the bay, for a view of the ferries coming and going.
Route
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1
McCaig's Tower
Climb from the station up to McCaig's Tower.
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2
Pulpit Hill
Cross the town to the viewpoint on Pulpit Hill, and return to the station.
Summit
Pulpit Hill
61 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Oban: McCaig's Tower and Pulpit Hill take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4 km route, which has 150 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 Oban station (grid reference NM 857 298). Town-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Oban from Glasgow. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Pavements and steep streets and steps.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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