BLACKWATERFOOT BEACH, THE DOON FORT & KING’S CAVE
SITE/WALK | 7KM | BLACKWATERFOOT
Situated in the small village of Blackwaterfoot on the west coast of the island is a wild and beautiful beach, with views looking onto the Mull of Kintyre. The beach features a wide expanse of golden sand, interspersed with interesting, ancient rocks, and backed by a golf-course. From the beach, it is possible to walk onto the hillside and head towards the Doon Fort, an impressive wall of 30 metre high columnar cliffs. Pass the Doon Fort, and the path then heads down towards a pebbly beach. After 2 miles in total (from Blackwaterfoot) you’ll find the King’s Cave, said to have been the refuge of King Robert the Bruce. The cave has interested carvings and sandstone rock formations to admire. Walk back the same way for a lovely and interesting 7km walk in total.
Getting there: Park adjacent to the golf course in Blackwaterfoot. Walk past the golfcourse and onto the hillside to join the coastal path to the fort.