Top Things to do in Argyll and Bute
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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom including Scalpsie Bay, Corryvreckan Whirlpool, Paps of Jura, Ardmaddy Castle Garden, The West Island Way, Puck's Glen, Argyll Forest Park, Machrihanish Beach, The Kintyre Way, Finn Falconry.
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1. Scalpsie Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Corryvreckan Whirlpool
3. Paps of Jura
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By 294mariay - Chester, United Kingdom
The Paps are completely the focal point of any scenery on Jura. We attempted Beinn an Oir on a sunny day.Goes without saying - check weather, bring map etc. There are good descriptions of this walk elsewhere on the internet by more experienced people which was helpful for us. We parked just over the old stone bridge on the Corran River. There’s signs out informing you that up til Oct is deer stalking season with a number to call. Indeed we saw huge number of deer whilst walking who watched us curiously from a distance (no stalkers thankfully). First part of the walk has a path and is relentless bog - would have been almost impassable for us average walkers in worse weather. Loch an t-Siob is on the journey and is very beautiful. The path seemed to disappear as we ascended to the saddle between Beinn an Oir and Benn Shiantaidh, then appeared again and the ascent from there was mostly scree. Views are stunning if the weather clears. Tourism so quiet currently - we only saw only a few other walkers . Jura is a special place and it was a privilege to get close to the Paps. Side note : we took the car ferry over in a campervan and was told no overnight stays were allowed due to COVID so had to run back to get the last ferry at 6pm. Only place to get any provisions is the single community run shop in Craighouse . There’s a public toilet by the pier at Craighouse. Distillery tours not running due to Covid. We also went up Beinn Bheigier on Islay which had amazing views of the Paps and Barnhill.
4. Ardmaddy Castle Garden
5. The West Island Way
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By sheona - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We walked the southern part of the route on a beautiful autumn day, starting near St Blane's Church. The route is well marked with signs highlighting nearby places of interest. The terrain is varied - over hilltops and a tricky section along the southern coastline, and the views are splendid throughout the route. It took around three hours with time for a picnic and lots of photostops.
6. Puck's Glen
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5.0 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By EmmaA512 - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
There are several walks up and down through the forest here, but the walk along the gorge is the highlight! Really great. Recommend using the Argyll Forest Park Map and Trail guide which is free to access online on the Scottish forestry and land website. This also shows where to park and facilities.
7. Argyll Forest Park
8. Machrihanish Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 518aileenm - Paisley, United Kingdom
Lovely beach in a lovely place. Great for an invigorating stroll even on a windy day. Popular with windsurfers and the likes.
9. The Kintyre Way
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Kintyre Way runs the length of the beautiful Kintyre peninsula on the west coast of Scotland and provides users with wonderfully diverse terrain which will challenge and enchant in equal measure. The route winds its way from Tarbert in the North to Machrihanish in the South with a total distance of 100 miles, can be completed in 4-7 days.
10. Finn Falconry
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5.0 based on 202 reviews
WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER OPENING AGAIN AT EASTER 2021, WITH ALL THE NECCESSARY PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE, TO PROTECT EVERYONE. ALL EXPERIENCES ARE PRIVATE, PERSONAL AND BESPOKE TO YOURSELVES: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - WE ARE NOT A FALCONRY CENTRE AND ARE EXPERIENCES ARE ONLY CARRIED OUT IN THE AFTERNOON- PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR BOOKING AND FURTHER INFO An interactive, mobile Falconry company, which champions raptor conservation through education and engagement, utilising the power, beauty, agility and grace of birds of prey, providing the following: Hawk Walks; Falcon Experiences; Flying and Static Displays; Weddings; Educational Talks; Photographic and Educational Workshops . Set in the ruggedly, beautiful Argyll countryside.
Reviewed By AmyC945 - Royal Oak, United States
Book this if you stay near Oban. Book this if you have to drive 3 hours. Book this if you even remotely like animals because you can tell Paul really loves what he does and is lucky enough to do it for a living. This was worth it just to be able to see these truly awe inspiring birds of prey in their natural habitat and that they were so gentle and beautiful was unexpected. Paul spent well over 90 min with us, totally on our own.. no other guests. He was patient, so informative and never once did this feel like a lecture about birds. It was more like he and they let us into their little family group for a few hours and we were so so lucky. I know this sounds over done.. it’s not. It was pouring rain at first and I hate rain and did not even care I was so blown away. So great. Do it.
