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Old Galtrigill Walks

From Croft 9, a few paths remain – not marked, but remembered. They follow sheep tracks, field lines, and half-lost stories. Some are real. Some are imagined. All begin with care.

​We currently offer a small number of walking routes across Croft 9. Each follows a quiet line through landscape shaped by time, wind, and use. The guided walks are available for groups (min. 5 participants) by individual arrangement. 

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Walk 1 – Piper’s Cave (viewpoint only)

  • Duration: approx. 60 min

  • Price: £10 per person

  • Max. 10 participants

  • Terrain: Moderate slope, uneven and possibly wet ground

  • Stops: Manners Stone → Ruins on Croft 9 → Galtrigill Burn mouth → Viewpoint above the bay

       This route leads to the headland overlooking the bay                 where the legendary Piper’s Cave is said to lie. The                     descent to the cave is steep and currently not maintained.

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Walk 2 – Crofting Township

  • Duration: approx. 60 min

  • Price: £10 per person 

  • Max. 10 participants

  • Terrain: Mostly level, grassy with occasional uneven footing

  • Stops: Remains of old dwellings, dry-stone walls, abandoned field systems

       A short walk through the outline of the former township.           The landscape holds quiet traces of past life and use.

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Walk 3 – Dunvegan Head

  • Duration: approx. 3-5 hours

  • Price £25 per person 

  • Max. 7 participants

  • Terrain: Challenging, steeper sections, exposed in wind

  • Stops: Ridge path to the cliffs, views across the Minch and Outer Hebrides. 
    The path offers a glimpse into the rugged landscape. Near the headland, there are signs of ancient life, including the remains of a Bronze Age settlement. Excellent description please find here.

Please Note

These walks are part of the long-term cultural use of Croft 9. While public access across the land is permitted under Scotland’s right of responsible access, the described routes are not currently signposted or maintained.

We kindly ask all individual visitors to follow the principles of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: leave gates as you find them, avoid disturbing livestock or wildlife, and take care on uneven or wet ground. Respect for the land ensures it remains open to all.

Requests or interest may be directed to us by email at hello@galtrigill.uk

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