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Callanish III

Cnoc Fhillibhir Bhig

Callanish III is a fort in Western Isles, Scotland.

Callanish III: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Callanish III

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Callanish III — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.19564, -6.72416. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Callanish III open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Callanish III yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Callanish III?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Callanish III?

    Nearby: Callanish II (fort, 0 km), Callanish Stones (fort, 2 km), Great Bernera (river spot, 10 km), Dun Carloway (fort, 11 km), Loch na Berie, Broch (fort, 15 km), Lews Castle (fort, 24 km).

    Is Callanish III worth visiting?

    Callanish III is listed as a must-see fort in Scotland on Spotwander.