Distance – 2 miles
Time – 60 minutes
OS Map Explorer 374
Grading – East
Terrain – Good path
Go through the gate and take the path that heads west along the shore to the old pier. Note the ruin of the old pier house, set into what looks like a wall but is actually a volcanic dyke. Return the same way and go up to the Calgary Hotel where the Calgary Art in Nature woodland sculpture walk is free of charge. There is a tearoom and art gallery with many items for sale.
As well as the shorter walks around Calgary Art in Nature and Calgary Pier there is a walk out to Caliach Point which is fairly well waymarked. Just follow the green top marker posts and once Caliach Point is reached you can either retrace your steps or alternatively walk along the road back to Calgary Bay.
If you would like to join a guided walk and learn some more about the flora, fauna and history of the area click here to contact Mull Magic.
Go back up to the track and ascend down to Kilvickeon beach where there are lots of sandy coves to explore and the chance to see seals and numerous sea birds. Garbh Eilean is a tidal island on the stunning beach at Kilvickeon, connected by a sand bar – a geological feature called a tombolo. A great place too for a picnic. Return the same way.
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