Clootie Well
A pagan tradition of draping trees with rags eerily lives on.

šŸ“œ Grove of trees covered with rags, a Celtic tradition.
šŸ” Visitors leave rags for healing, hoping pain fades as the rag disintegrates.

Why Go

🌿 Experience a unique pagan ritual
šŸ™ Hope for spiritual healing
🚶 Easy short walk in a peaceful woodland
šŸ“ø Colorful and haunting photo opportunities

Why Avoid

🚫 Bad luck to remove offerings
āš ļø Uneven paths, rocky steps, muddy patches

Tips

ā™»ļø Bring biodegradable rags (pure wool or cotton) for offerings
šŸ“ Look for green Forestry Commission sign off A832

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free car park available, park with care

Public transport

Bus services to Munlochy, ¾ mile walk to well

Last updated 6 days ago

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