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Aoineadh Mor

  • The deserted village of Aoineadh Mor
  • Aoineadh Mor - Interpretation board in carpark
  • Aoineadh Mor - Interpretation board in carpark
  • Aoineadh Mor - barren strawberry
  • Aoineadh Mor - the start of the walk from the carpark
  • Aoineadh Mor - the walk is along well defined paths
  • Aoineadh Mor - woodlands in early April
  • Aoineadh Mor - woodlands in July
  • Aoineadh Mor - bog asphodel
  • Aoineadh Mor walk
  • Aoineadh Mor - you can follow either Mary's path or James's path to the deserted village
  • Aoineadh Mor walk
  • Aoineadh Mor - watch out for Hairy Coos
  • Aoineadh Mor or Inniemore
  • Aoineadh Mor - listen to Mary's story in the village
  • Aoineadh Mor the deserted village
  • Aoineadh Mor the deserted village
  • Aoineadh Mor the deserted village
  • Aoineadh Mor
  • Aoineadh Mor - the bridge to the far side of the settlement
  • Aoineadh Mor - Female Highland Darter Dragonfly
  • Aoineadh Mor - watch out for golden eagles on the ridge line
  • Aoineadh Mor in July
  • Aoineadh Mor - follow James's path for some amazing views
  • Aoineadh Mor - signs of pine marten
  • Aoineadh Mor - James's path
  • Aoineadh Mor - View to Loch Doire nam Mart in April
  • Aoineadh Mor - View to Loch Doire nam Mart in Summer
  • Aoineadh Mor - View to Loch Doire nam Mart in early April
  • Aoineadh Mor - Golden Ringed Dragonfly
  • Aoineadh Mor - Lousewort
  • Aoineadh Mor - marsh violet
  • Aoineadh Mor
  • Aoineadh Mor - dog violet
  • Aoineadh Mor - the bridge to the far side of the settlement

Details

An interesting circular walk to explore the deserted township of Aoineadh Mor (pronounced Inniemore).  There are three walks (Mary’s Path, James’s path and the Township Path) that can be combined into a circular trail.   James and Mary’s path pass mainly through mixed pine plantations of spruce, pine and firs, and the historic loop passes through rough pasture and heathland.  However, there is also a nice section through Atlantic oak woodland with an understorey of mainly heather and bilberry (Calluna vulgaris, Vaccinium spp and Erica spp) and deer fern (Blechnum spicant), with an abundance of mosses and lichens.  James’s path has some steep sections, but the other two trials are fairly easy going. 

You can either head out the low level Mary’s path or elect for the slightly more arduous James’s path; both lead onto the township path.  Return by the other path, or go there and back on Mary’s path for a gentler walk.

The paths are well signposted and easy to follow, although can be slightly muddy in places.  There are two viewpoints on route, a bench and two picnic tables, one on the township trail, just across the footbridge and the other on James’s path.  The township trail has two interpretation panels provide information on the features and extent of the township, the life of the villagers and their eviction as part of the Highland Clearances in the 19th Century. 

One of the inhabitants, Mary Cameron left a written emotive account of the fate of some of the villagers. 

There are also a number of cycle trails throughout the forest.

Location

starting grid ref: 

NM668517

Links to useful information

  • Aoineadh Mor - Forestry Commission
  • Mary's Story
  • Ardnamurchan Picnic Sites
  • Ardnamurchan Day Trips - Morvern Bound

grade: 

  • moderate

terrain: 

forest and grassy paths

length: 

3.4km (2.1 miles)

Type: 

  • circular

Map: 

OS Explorer 383 - Morvern

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Safety

Route details and information are provided in good faith.  All walking is potentially dangerous and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are properly dressed and equipped, have a map and compass, have checked and planned your route in advance and are able to navigate effectively.  Maps displayed on these walking pages are intended as an overview of the walk and are NOT suitable for navigation.  Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect landowners and residents' privacy.  Always check the weather forecast and let others know if you are walking in the hills.

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