Top Things to do in Argyll and Bute
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Discover the best top things to do in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom including Paps of Jura, Argyll Adventure - Inveraray, The West Island Way, Argyll Forest Park, Glen Scotia Distillery, Dun Na Cuaiche Woodland Walk, Finn Falconry, The Hill House, Oban Distillery, Mull of Kintyre.
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1. 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.
2. Argyll Adventure - Inveraray
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 452 reviews
So much to do with 7 fantastic activities on offer, Horse Riding 1hr and 2hr Treks, Children’s 20-minute Pony Rides, Horse Riding Lessons, Paintball Games, Paintball Range, Laser Tag and Crossbow Range. Our activities are suitable for children and adults, corporate groups or parties. You can mix and match your activities and spend a couple of hours or the whole day with us. All of our activities are supervised by our friendly staff, with the emphasis on fun, challenge and safety. We are 2 miles south of Inveraray on the A83 and well sign posted. Visit our website to book an activity and for full details and restrictions.
Reviewed By Wagamomo
The team at Argyll Adventures are very professional, the trip we went on was very well organised with safety and fun equally measured. Our hour trek along a lovely path with views out to Loch Fyne was terrific for both adults and kids, the ponies are very well trained calm and friendly. The team encouraged and guided us through out. A really memorable and fun experience.
3. 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.
4. Argyll Forest Park
5. Glen Scotia Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By suzzytravels - Darlington, United Kingdom
Myself and some friends went on a tour and whisky tasting here and had a blast. The tour guide was funny and informative, answering all our questions about the local area and the whisky making process. The building is tastefully decorated and kitted out so it feels modern and old fashioned all at once and the whisky we tasted at the end was so delicious I bought a bottle of the Victoriana to take home as well as a bottle of Double Cask for my parents, which they thoroughly appreciated as part of their Anniversary present. If I come back to Kintyre I will definitely be visiting Glen Scotia again.
6. Dun Na Cuaiche Woodland Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Silverroyboy
I have driven past Inverary Castle many times and looked way up at the monument high up above the castle, my eldest son has completed the walk/hike on several occasions, and knowing I like walking we decided to drive the 90 miles to Inverary for the day. Anyone who enjoys a walk and a challenge will not be dissapointed as it is beautiful especially from the top. I have had both knees replaced and have a dodgy hip,so if I can do it, most can as well. it is well worth the effort looking accross Loch Fyne and the mountains breathtaking!! Roy A
7. Finn Falconry
Overall Ratings
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.
8. The Hill House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 638 reviews
Reviewed By PaulG6387
This house is well worth a visit the views across Helensburgh to the sea and beyond are breathtaking especially from the top of the steel structure The Cafe is a must staff cannot do enough for you the prawn open and chicken sandwiches were fresh and the foul of the day was delicious and warm
9. Oban Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,458 reviews
Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, the time has come to open our doors and welcome back our visitors from 26th April 2021. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors, we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. Find out how we are keeping you safe on our website before you visit us.
Reviewed By Mrglencoe
Visited Oban distillery for the first time even though living in the area, The tour was amazing you got told the history of the Oban whisky and see the process of making the whisky, Jim was a brilliant tour guide with a great sense of humour and knowledge this tour is really good value for money as you get two drams included including one straight from the barrel and a whisky glass souvenir and the shop is well kitted out too!
10. Mull of Kintyre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 275DavidW - Paignton, United Kingdom
After considering visiting the area while we were staying near Loch Lomond, we decided to make the 100 mile plus drive (over 3 hours each way) each way to visit the Mull of Kintyre. We travelled via Campbeltown (outward) to have a coffee and use toilets due to the remoteness of the Mull with basically just a car park at the top of the cliffs. Like the lyrics of a Beatles song “The long and winding road” is a good way to describe the final few miles of the drive. The road is very narrow and down to single track in some parts with what I’d describe as a rouge farm gate in one place which was open the day we travelled. When we arrived at the car park on top of the cliffs it was like the lyrics of the Wings song “Mull of Kintyre” with mist rolling in from the sea which kept coming and going. Before we travelled, we looked into the possibilities of walking down to the lighthouse at the bottom of the cliffs and it was estimated being a 30 minute walk each way but as the lighthouse was 300 metres below, I’m confident it would have been much longer 30 minutes to walk back so we made do with the changing views from the top. It was dry during the time of our visit and as the mist lifted the distant views were constantly changing with the Northern Ireland coast near Rathlin Island and Ballycastle coming into view in the very far distance.
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