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Loch Teacuis Northside

  • Loch Teacuis
  • There is a small parking area at the end of the public road at the start of the walk
  • The private road at the start of the walk
  • Cepea nemoralis enjoying the lush roadside vegetation
  • Loch Teacuis in the distance
  • The private road pases close to the shoreline of Loch Teacuis
  • The private road passes through some ancient Atlantic oak woodland
  • Speckled Yellow is a day flying moth on the wing in May and June
  • Common White Wave
  • White and blue bluebells on the woodland edges
  • You are walking in The Rahoy Estate
  • Loch Teacuis at low tide - look out for otters
  • A colourful assemblage of herbaceous plants on the shoreline including milkwort, lousewort and tormentil
  • Look out for sandpipers on the loch edges
  • Butterwort and lousewort, carnivorous and semi-parastic plants respectively
  • Loch Teacuis
  • Look out for red deer in the grounds of Rahoy House
  • The path along the shore to the old fort is signed, but rather indistinct
  • The shoreline of Loch Teacuis
  • Atlantic oak woodland on the north shore of Loch Teacuis

Details

An easy walk along a private road on the North side of Loch Teacuis with an optional foray further along the side of the loch.  The private road meanders through farmland, along the northern shore of Loch Teacuis and through Atlantic oak woodland to Rahoy House.  Good opportunities to look out for otters on the shoreline of this sea loch as well a variety of coastal birds.  In May and June the woodlands are carpeted with bluebells and the road side verges are resplendent with spring flowers.  Take time to enjoy the wildlife on this easy walk along this quiet country road.

The private road ends at Rahoy House where you have the option of continuing your walk along the loch edge.  Take note of the splendid metal sculpture of a stag by Helen Denerley in the gardens in front of the 19th century Rahoy House as you walk along the loch edge.  The true beauty and wildness of Loch Teacuis is revealed once past the house.  Take time to admire the scenery.  The ruined Dun, Torr An Fhamhair, on the wooded hill can be reached with care, but only for the adventurous.

Route Details

1. Park in the small parking area at the end of the public road running past Loch Arienas from the A884.  Here the road divides into two private roads through The Rahoy Estate.  Take the road to the right, along the northern shores of Loch Teacuis.

2. Follow the private road initally through pasture and then along the loch shoreline.  The road rises and falls slightly as it passes through some amcient atlantic woodland, though is easy going.

3.  As the road reaches Rahoy House you will see a path to the left signed to the Fort and Outer Loch.  Follow the path around the edge of the house gardens and onto the loch shoreline.

4. Follow the loch shoreline as far as you desire.  There is no defined path here but you can experience and enjoy the true wildness of Loch Teacuis with just a short foray along the shoreline.

5. Return the way you came to return to the car parking area.

Location

starting grid ref: 

NM656541

Links to useful information

  • The Rahoy Estate
  • Torr An Fhamhair on Canmore

grade: 

  • easy

terrain: 

Road and path

length: 

8km (5 miles)

Type: 

  • there and back

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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