Arichonan Clearance Village
Arichonan Clearance Village
Arichonan Clearance Village
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Tzabar
Carlisle, UK11 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Beautiful location. Very interesting. Short but steep walk initially from the car park but this does level out. Manageable for small children and families. People with mobility issues May struggle a bit though. Amazing views from the village and you are able to explore the individual houses which of course are not complete. Definitely worth a visit and would make a great picnic spot ( take all rubbish home).
Written 13 May 2022
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jmccabe890
19 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Really stunning place to visit. The walk is completely manageable and also fine for dogs to be off lead. Views are spectacular and the village ruins are amazing to see. Still parts of furniture and fireplaces there! Really worth popping by this site.
Written 4 September 2021
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AJ-YAKSTRANGLER
Nottingham, UK92 contributions
Jun 2021
Visited late afternoon, nice walk uphill to site ruins and views of the Loch.Hidden cant be seen from the road.
Written 18 August 2021
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John H
Edinburgh, UK12 contributions
Jan 2020
Atmospheric place where you can let your imagination run free! Hope the people who were evicted from here found a better life wherever they ended up.
Written 15 March 2020
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michellebutler981
Greenock, UK3 contributions
Feb 2020
Beautiful cottage very comfortable and cozy. Very stunning views around would loved more time to see more. Wee village was lovely and quiet lovely people. Would return.
Written 2 March 2020
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660rainne
London, UK21 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
There is an information board at the top, it is a pleasant site with lovely views and about five house ruins and the barn, not as old as many of the castles etc around Kilmartin Glen but if you like exploring lost villages this is as atmospheric as any. We visited in june and didnt see anyone else. There's quite a walk up which is signed and not too steep or boggy & car parking at the Forestry Commision car park directly across from the access path.Not commercial, no activities, guides or facilities, single track road to access the car park.
Written 25 June 2019
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goggs176
Hamilton, UK31 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This village is about a half hour uphill walk rising about 100 metres along a grass track winding uphill from the forestry car park opposite at Glean a Gealbhan on the B8025. There are a number of houses remaining without roofs to give a good indication of the village as well as an board outlining some of the history of the clearances. There is a longer circular walk available but it is easier to return by same route. Beautiful views from the village to a loch below.
Written 1 May 2019
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Scotchmyth
Glasgow15 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
This is one of too many clearance villages, where the people where driven from the land like the sheep that replaced them. You can walk through the ruins, and see glimpses back into what was - an old cooking pot in one room, fallen down walls all around.
I see some people have confused it with Auchendrain, which is a preserved village back on the road to Inverary. You'll get a lot more information there, but here you get the prickling on the back of your neck, that lets you know you're walking with unquiet ghosts.
I see some people have confused it with Auchendrain, which is a preserved village back on the road to Inverary. You'll get a lot more information there, but here you get the prickling on the back of your neck, that lets you know you're walking with unquiet ghosts.
Written 14 March 2018
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homebird12
Arbroath24 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Easy to find .Park at Glean a Gealbhan. The car park is a few yards off the road into the forest. Walk back up to the entrance and cross the road to begin the walk back in time. The first section is a bit steep but the path levels off and the rest of the walk is along mostly moderate slopes. It is well worth the effort to get there.
This is not Auchindrain. There is no café and there are no toilets. So ignore the confused reviews above This is a site in ruins. A monument to man’s inhumanity to man. It must have been wonderful to live there in summer and extremely harsh in winter. But It was home to a viable community till the lairds put profit before women and children.
This is not Auchindrain. There is no café and there are no toilets. So ignore the confused reviews above This is a site in ruins. A monument to man’s inhumanity to man. It must have been wonderful to live there in summer and extremely harsh in winter. But It was home to a viable community till the lairds put profit before women and children.
Written 27 June 2017
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Hollyhollyb123
Whitwick, UK103 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Nice little cluster of ruined buildings where you can imagine the little community that lived there before being kicked out. A real shame because it would be lovely little spot to call home.
Written 5 March 2017
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