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Tomnadashan Mine

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Mountain, Caves

Walking, Photography

Summer

Photo: Richard Webb via Geograph.org.uk

Tomnadashan Mine is a disused Victorian mine on the south side of Loch Tay, in Perthshire, a tunnel driven into the hillside in the mid-nineteenth century in a failed search for copper. It is best known to film fans as the Cave of Caerbannog, the lair of the killer rabbit in Monty Python and the Hol...

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1 day parking

Ben Lawers Hotel - Lawers

Loch Tay Lodges

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Tomnadashan Mine?
Perthshire hillsides shelter this old excavation site right above the south side of Loch Tay. Walkers typically head up the grassy slopes to track down the opening.

What type of place is Tomnadashan Mine?
Tomnadashan Mine is an abandoned nineteenth-century copper mine near Loch Tay in Scotland.

When is the best time to visit Tomnadashan Mine?
Summer offers the most reliable weather for trekking up the incredibly steep, muddy hillside trail. Morning arrival treats early birds to superb clear views across the landscape before crowds show up.

What can you do at Tomnadashan Mine?
Exploring the cold, dark tunnels requires a proper torch to see the historical pickaxe markings safely. Film fans love taking photos at the entrance where actors shot the famous killer rabbit scene.

How long should I spend at Tomnadashan Mine?
Allowing roughly forty-five minutes gives you plenty of time to hike up from the gate and examine the cavern. Serious film buffs often stay a bit longer to recreate movie scenes on the hillside.

Where do I park at Tomnadashan Mine?
Space for a single vehicle provides 1 day parking near the site. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Tomnadashan Mine?
Ben Lawers Hotel - Lawers serves as the sole dining spot in the immediate area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Tomnadashan Mine?
Loch Tay Lodges provides a single place to book accommodation in the vicinity. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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