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6th Jul 2024  18:17  by Madam maxwell

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Loved it. We've been to Davaar island before. But not to the trigpoint. This was a perfect end to a trigbagging day. The 6th one in the area.

14th Aug 2023  15:37  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Stunning views. Brilliant trip. Walked across The Doirlinn and the up to the trigpoint, over to the lighthouse and round to the cave painting, a wonderful day in glorious weather.

Island Davaar collage ©thejackrustles
Island Davaar, Mrs TJR and Robbie ©thejackrustles

30th Jul 2023  16:18  by Lippymac81

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

25th Jul 2023  16:36  by Wayne Mac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Excellent walk on this beautiful little island following the causeway and straight up to the trig with fantastic views to Arran and Ailsa Craig. Carried on over ridge to the lighthouse and then followed track back to causeway and then followed coast around to visit the cave painting.

Trig Pillar
Spider View
Flush Bracket

10th Jun 2023  13:31  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

22nd May 2023  21:39  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

20th May 2023  19:12  by vegibagger

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Raining gently umbrella over the top while I did air dry clay FB mould meant I forgot photos.

18th May 2023  21:06  by Katrinaandrea89

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

14th May 2023  18:53  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views of Arran ailsa Craig mull of Galloway and Isle of man

6th May 2023  16:28  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked and walked across the cause way approx 3.5 hours before low water. There spring tides at the moment so may be able to get across a little earlier. Nice views from the top, complete opposite of how the day started. Nearly exactly 1 hour round trip from the van to the trig and back.

4th Mar 2023  16:49  by trigpointingargyll

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Spotted the Ailsa Craig immediately on approach. Arran and Kintyre views also on show.

©trigpointingargyll

6th Jul 2022  09:15  by Bergen

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

8th Jun 2022  13:29  by sky high boys

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Hah, it's been a while but back again to log a new trig. Crackin' wee fella too. Becalmed and midged at the top, brilliant views.

29th Apr 2022  14:08  by senrabyar

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st May 2021  12:55  by Laneylou21

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

31st May 2021  09:48  by joeythecat

Gridref: NR 75780 20006   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Looking WNW towards Campbeltown

6th Nov 2020  10:17  by SianC

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great walk. We crossed the causeway and went straight up the hill to the trig on the obvious goat track. We walked back along the top of the hill coming down behind the lighthouse. Great views

©SianC

25th Jul 2020  13:00  by I love disco

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Jul 2020  11:24  by fergie

Gridref: NR 75771 19990   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Easy walk across the shingle spit and a steep walk up to the trig by a path, Great views. Slight cracks on the pillar

Island Davaar from the road Looking across Kildalloig Bay to the island
Island Davaar Looking down the Clyde towards Ailsa Craig
Island Davaar S8566

26th May 2019  10:36  by Arran Trigman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

1st Apr 2019  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NR 75786 19995   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Tidal crossing - check tides with Tourist Info. Campbeltown TI closed. Phoned Broddick on Arran - very helpful. Googled all info. for me. On this day, low tide was 16.45 and I crossed easily at 15.00 - trip time 1hr 20mins. ATV over shingle, becomes more apparent. Causeway still walk-able at 19.00 (seen from from Beinn Ghuilean)

1st Nov 2018  09:16  by jonglew

Gridref: NR 75781 20006   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked across shingle spit as it was being revealed, short central section of minor paddling near the shipping marker. Took the vehicle track round to the lighthouse first, then due S across the island to the trig. 2 horizontal hair fractures, at different levels, extend round much of the pillar; an original centre cap is retained, raised lettering; RHS sight hole open. Extensive panoramic sea and landscape views.

Pillar TP4120©jonglew
Spider TP4120©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4120©jonglew
Lighthouse TP4120©jonglew
Shingle spit viewed from trig pillar TP4120©jonglew

8th May 2018  11:39  by plet56

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

still raining, half a view

13th May 2016  15:49  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

6th May 2013  14:03  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: NR 75787 19997   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

I've been waiting a long time for this - Davaar was the sign that the Duchess of Hamilton was reaching Campbeltown on a Clyde cruise from Lochranza. A good summer day out in the sixties. Collected the tidetable from TI and set off a few minutes early. Good path to the trig, which has a horizontal crack half way up. Poor visibility but really enjoyable. Visited the cave before returning.

23rd Feb 2013  11:11  by She of the Shenanigans

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

23rd Sep 2012  12:30  by Quadbarrel

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Excellent trigpoint for a small hill. Checked the tides at the Tourist Info in Campbeltown (they have a free leaflet with all the safe times for the current month). Lovely day for it if a little breezy. Kids loved the channel marker halfway across the causeway. Path to the summit gets easier to spot as you get closer. Excellent.

On the way to the island....... ©Quadbarrel
Flush Bracket
Circular Plate
Happy QBs at the top! ©Quadbarrel
Campbeltown Loch ©Quadbarrel

2nd Sep 2012  18:41  by g4wsb

Gridref: NR 75785 19995   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Crack around centre.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
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©g4wsb

1st Jul 2012  14:17  by clochandighter

Gridref: NR 75785 19996   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 25th November 1955 costing £41.19s.6d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NS04/T39 in 1956. Levelled for height also in 1956. Last maintained by the OS in September 1978. SITE VISIT: Approached from SW. Designated roadside parking at NR744194. Island accessible on foot at low tide, window of approximately seven hours. Worth finding out when low tide is in advance. Straightforward route along causeway to westerly tip of island then striaght line SE to summit. Pillar in fair condition but with horizontal crack partially through trunk. Spider retains original OS centre cap with raised large narrow letters. Flush bracket faces 293° WNW. Vented through SW sight hole. 360° panoramic view includes Arran, Ailsa Craig and the long length of Kintyre.

S8566 - Island Davaar & GRP
inside Island Davaar the cave under S8566 & GRP
S8566 - Island Davaar pillar & FB

9th Oct 2011  16:22  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

I arrived in Campbeltown mid afternoon by coach and, after securing lodgings for the night, I then proceeded along the coast road to The Doirlinn causeway. I could see some cockle pickers in hi-vis vests out there already, but nobody else was headed onto the island besides myself. I started my circuit by walking to the lighthouse first and from there I waded up through the thick bracken to the top. There was a lot of cloud out to the east blocking the view to Arran, but there was still plenty to see of interest in and around Campbeltown Loch. After sitting for a few minutes next to the trig pillar I headed down on the much better path to the west. Before returning to the mainland I took a detour along the rocky coast to see the much talked about cave painting. I had forgotten to bring my torch, but it looked much better in the shadowy light anyway. This alone was worth making the trip over here for.

27th Aug 2011  17:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Third hill today with Alison Fox, Bob Taylor and Richard Spiers with GR8 views to Arran and Ailsa Craig. Island also has feral goats.

The Island ©dugswell2
FLUSH BRACKET ©dugswell2
Trig + surrounds ©dugswell2
Trig + surrounds 2 ©dugswell2
Bob Taylor supporting the Trig Bob Taylor gets his breath back©dugswell2

2nd Jun 2011  17:15  by weekender

Gridref: NR 75777 20000   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

2nd May 2010  09:00  by eksteroog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Approach via tidal causeway. Great views to Campbeltown & Arran. Also visited cave with painting.

©eksteroog

19th Apr 2008  15:00  by ocean soul

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Enjoyed chips in Campbeltown whilst waiting for tide to retreat,the crossed to island.Stiff climb up to trig-excellent views over to mainland and Arran-then descended to visit lighthouse and cave painting.

The Trig
©ocean soul
The Lighthouse ©ocean soul
The cave painting ©ocean soul

13th Feb 2007  12:45  by andyc

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Lovely spot on tidal island that I had visited three years earlier to go to the Cave painting but never been to the trig point. Views to Arran and Ailsa Craig. Significant cracking so agree with the slightly damaged assessment.

Island Davaar

12th Oct 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Horizontal crack at 1/3 and 2/3 height. Metal cap, wide raised letters. Tidal island, fine shapely hill. Half moon hence neap tide & not much exposed sand but easy walk. Crossing possible an hour or so either side of low tide I'd say. Adopted usual tactic of doing other things till it looked like low tide, but crossing times apparently displayed at Tourist info in town.

S8566 top ©peregrinus
S8566 trig ©peregrinus
S8566 trig cracked ©peregrinus

7th Aug 2006  14:20  by coinea

Gridref: NR 75784 19998   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Flush bracket faces WNW, R/H sighting hole open. Island busy today with people visiting recently vandalised cave painting of Jesus.

S8566

31st Jul 2006  19:00  by moraywalker

Gridref: NR 75788 19996   FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Superb - a must for any trigpointer. Approach only possible at low tide across the natural causeway. Seals and a myriad of sea birds seen during crossing. Superb viewpoint with fantastic views all round; Isle of Arran, Campebeltown Harbour, Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre as well as view right across the peninsular to the Atlantic at Machrihanish.

24th Mar 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

tidal island, nature reserve, superb hill - easy access at lowish tide,

7th May 2001  06:05  by Chalky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

27th May 1984  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S8566  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10