Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Davaar_Island

After a lengthy mile hike along this wet shingle causeway to Davaar Island, most people need a sit down. We have already done the walk to here, and now after exploring this western half of the Island, it is time to walk back before the tide turns and cuts us off. The main coastline and sea is to the left of the causeway and the wavy track points the way to the far off road and houses. One has to be careful here and know the tidal times and conditions. In 2008 Len Bennet, the inhabitant of Light Keeper’s House, sadly died crossing this at night. Enjoy full size and enjoy your week in safety.

A trip to this Island is not complete without visiting its lighthouse. Unfortunately it is now a private holiday accommodation meaning a closer look was not possible. As can be seen, a very damp and miserable weather day and so the retro photo treatment seems to match the mood. The land mass across the water is the eastern coast of Kintyre. After visiting this we had a further walk to the craggy cave side southern shore before setting off back again in torrential rain along the mile long sand and stone tidal causeway to the mainland before the tide came back in. The lighthouse, listed as a building of Architectural and Historic Interest, is situated on the island’s northern tip. It was established in 1854 and designed by Northern Lighthouse Board engineers, David and Thomas Stevenson. Enjoy full screen. See PiPs for other views.

The view up the lane to the lighthouse. This is normally as far as one would go. For the adventurous, it did look like a grand view may have been had from the top of the hill on the right but a drone might have been more in order as everything was drenched with recent heavy rains. See next photo for alternative views.

Another view of this Island, this time in its entirety. You can also see the access to the Island via the causeway that is underwater twice a day. Taken from the mainland almost a mile away, just before coming into Cambeltown. We were to visit this Island and lighthouse some days later in heavy rain. Yes, we have a fence too, a little smaller in my picture than normal but running across the entire scene. The PiP shows a closer view of the lighthouse. Enjoy full screen and enjoy the weekend.

Taken from the mainland about a mile away, just before Cambeltown on the Mull of Kintyre. We were to visit this Island and lighthouse a few days later. Enjoy full screen.