Dùn Na Cleite

This Iron Age defensive fort is located on a dramatic rocky headland at the southern tip of Tiree. The area is now known for Happy Valley’s scenic shingle beach and on a clear day there are views out to Mull, Iona, Colonsay and Islay and Dubh Artach and Skerryvore lighthouses. But 2,000 years ago, with these panoramic views, the area made the perfect location for defence against enemies attacking from the sea. Find some of the early rock shelters on the way and we’ll walk along the zigzag causeway path to the top of the fort.

Start / End: Hynish village. Hynish Trust offer excellent walks and information around the Hynish Lighthouse Shore Station and don’t forget to call into Alan Stevenson House or Big Sky Books.

Park and Meet: Alan Stevenson House/Hynish complex.

Walking Distance: ~3km (round trip) following the coastal path – 1.5 hours.

Terrain: Easy to Moderate. Track, wet ground, raised beach and machair slopes.

Special note: The path to the summit of the fort has some steep drops. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the walk’s suitability for you.

Add on: If requested, this walk can continue to Dun Shiader, a further 2km round trip,

See Dun Shiader from Hynish.