Wild Walks : DUN CHIBHICH : Fall/Winter 2025
Date and time is TBD
|Isle of Gigha, United Kingdom
Join us this October & November on the beautiful Isle of Gigha as we celebrate the end of harvest and the beginning of winter with a farmland and hill walking tour of one of Gigha’s oldest monuments; Dùn Chibhich. *To Book Contact Our Events Team*
Time & Location
Date and time is TBD
Isle of Gigha, United Kingdom
About the Event
Our Wild Walks: Wheel Around the Sun event series at Edgelands offers unique cultural tours in the wilds of our home island of Gigha. Join us as we celebrate our beautiful island landscapes throughout the Celtic Solar Year; from the first emergence of spring and full bloom of the Summer Solstice to the feasting delights of Autumn’s First Harvest.
Our Walking Tours are interwoven with gentle and mindful, multi-sensory storytelling, encounters with Gigha’s abundant plant and wildlife, outdoor eats and creative activities that will invite you to fully immerse yourself in the rhythms of the season.
Find out more about our Wheel Around the Sun Series here.
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER :: This Walking Tour is available for Private Bookings during October & November 2026.
To make a booking or enquiry contact our Events Team for more information here.
*Please note all our winter tours are subject to change at short notice due to the increased likelihood of poor weather conditions.*
Our Dùn Chibhich Tour boasts breathtaking hilltop panoramic views of the island, Islay, Jura, and the Knap and Kintyre Peninsulas. Follow us on a hill walk journey that winds its way through historic farmland sites, bluebell and wildflower filled moorland, hill lochs and scrub woodlands abundant in wildlife.
On this tour you will learn from the island through the lens of Gaelic language as we introduce you to our beautiful landscapes and culturally significant wild plants; sharing with you their unique teachings and gifts; from the medicinal and technological to the edible.
Learn of the fascinating ancient people of Scotland’s West Coast, with a mindful guided tour of Gigha’s most well preserved Bronze Age Fort, Dùn Chibhich and the surrounding landscapes; where we will share with you the story of this dwelling's unique features and historic uses. The panoramic views on this tour offer a great opportunity to discuss the island's geology and pinpoint some of our most abiding cultural and natural landmarks; from the Mill at Ardailly to the glorious slopes of our highest hill Creag Bhàn.
As the harvest season comes to an end we celebrate the festival period of Samhainn as the island transforms in readiness for winter. This October & November our walks will include reflective activities that will connect you to the coming winter season as you explore land-based traditions associated with Scotland’s ancient solar calendar.
And finally, enjoy a series of warming and beautiful outdoor eats, as we gather together to enjoy each other's company and share a light lunch, featuring home grown, locally sourced and wild harvested produce and drinks!
What's Included?
Guided walk with qualified outdoor cultural practitioners interwoven with gentle and mindful, multi-sensory storytelling.
An introduction to Gigha and its unique ecosystems that will also touch upon the island's natural and cultural history.
An introduction to the Celtic Wheel of the Year as well as its significance to the agricultural year on Gigha and our connections to our surrounding landscapes.
Learn about over 20 culturally significant plants for the time of year, their Gaelic names and traditional uses; from food and medicine to tools and cultural objects.
An intimate tour of one of Gigha’s oldest monuments with mindful activities that will provide opportunities for quiet reflection and creativity.
A beautiful light lunch with refreshments. *We cater to all dietary requirements: Please fill out a form at checkout.*
Free Ferry/Airstrip/Pontoon Pick Up/Drop Off Service to/from the North End of the Island. *Subject to Availability & Advance Booking Required*
Duration
3hrs, 1-2km Farm, Moorland and Hill Walk
Our walks are designed to be enjoyed at a slow pace to create more opportunities to appreciate Gigha’s abundant biodiversity.
Our Dùn Chibhich Fort Walk is in a loop and will conclude at the Isle of Gigha Golf Course.
Suitable For
Adults Only
Our small, group public tours are perfect for those new to the island, to Gaelic language and to wild plants and are curated to offer a welcoming, friendly and informal environment - that will leave you inspired, restored and energised for each new season.
Location and Walking Site
Dùn Chibhich Walking Trail
Our Tour will start at the Isle of Gigha Golf Course [What3Words: ballroom.topics.battling] where we will walk through farmland up into the hills and back in a loop.
This tour includes walking the full length of the Dun Chibhich Walking Trail. For details of this trail see Gateway to Gigha: Trail 6.
Terrain Conditions Include: trod path network that is often churned up by cattle, stepping stones, potentially wet and boggy ground conditions, a series of sharp inclines and declines.
Please see our Essential List for recommendation on how to prepare
Access & Toilets
Please be aware that the nearest public toilets on Gigha are located at the Ferry Terminal and at Achamore Gardens (entry by donation). A toilet tent will be provided for our customers' and will be accessible on the return walking segments of the route before reaching our original starting point at the the Isle of Gigha Golf Course.
Car: 5 min from Ferry Terminal. Please be aware that parking for non-golfers is prohibited at the Golf Course and parking elsewhere on the Island may be limited during the summer. Parking in passing places is prohibited. Please check Visit Gigha Tourism Website for the most up to date travel advice and advisories for car users.
Bike: 5-10 min from Ferry Terminal. Bikes and E-bikes are available to rent at Gigha Boast and Activity Centre. Advanced booking is essential during peak season.
On Foot: 10-20min. If you are visiting Gigha on foot and would like to organise a pick up to the North End of the Island and back please get in touch.
By Boat: If you are visiting Gigha by boat and would like to organise a pick up from the Moorings & Pontoons to the North End and back please get in touch.
By Air: If you are visiting Gigha by plane, helicopter or microlite and would like to organise a pick up from the Air Strip to the North End and back please get in touch.
Guest Protocol and Essentials List
Please bring sturdy and waterproof footwear, weather appropriate clothing [we always recommend layers as you can adjust as you walk], your own water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Any essential medications.
Our tours start promptly. We recommend arriving 10-15 min before the event starts to allow time to get ready for the walk and gather together.
In order to make our walks a safe and enjoyable space for everyone, including at-risk wildlife and free roaming cows and sheep on the island, we are not able to accommodate dogs on our walks. If you require the support of a service animal for any of our events please contact us to discuss a tailored booking.
Please note that the location of our walks may change if ground conditions dictate in order for us to deliver a safe and relaxing experience for you. There are many amazing walking sites on Gigha and should there be a change in the walking site, we will get in touch to inform you of the change. For full details see our Event Terms of Service here.
Before Visiting the Isle of Gigha please familiarise yourself with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Have Questions? Check out our FAQ's Page or contact the Event Team to find out more.
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