
Image is a derivative work based on an original by Andrew Mitchell published under CC-BY-SA 2.0 The original image was cropped. The derivative work may therefore be reused under CC-BY-SA 2.0.
Kilmichael Chapel
Glecknabae PA20
Share this page on FacebookRuined chapel and burial ground
Kilmichael (St Michaels) Chapel is a ruined Christian site on the very north western tip of Bute overlooking the Kyles to Tighnabruaich yonder. There is also a burial ground. Estimated to have been constructed in the 5th or 6th century the chapel stands within a circular stone walled enclosure of locally sourced schist and bonded with clay. The last burials took place here in 1927.
A short distance to the south lies St Michaels Grave, a neolithic chambered cairn.
Direct access by vehicle is not possible - park at Glecknabae and walk north around 2 miles over easy ground. You will also pass the entrance to the Cairnbaan Chambered Cairn on the same walk.
Dogs Welcome
W3W /// forces.stores.sundial
Parking
Kilmichael Chapel does not have a car park, however there is usually plenty of free on-street parking in the vicinity.
Public Transport
Kilmichael Chapel is on the West Coast Motors 490/90 bus route.