Top Things to do in Isle of Jura
What to do and see in Isle of Jura, Scotland: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Isle of Jura, United Kingdom including Corryvreckan Whirlpool, Paps of Jura, Lussa Gin Distillery, Jura Passenger Ferry, Jura Car Ferry, Jura Boat Tours, Barnhill, Jura Distillery, Standing Stone (Menhir) of Tarbert, Jura Island Tours.
1. Corryvreckan Whirlpool
2. 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.
3. Lussa Gin Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
We are three women distilling Lussa Gin at the north end of the Isle of Jura using 15 botanicals we can grow or gather from the island. We'd love to show you around our small distillery and we are open Monday to Friday from 10am until 4.30pm. We're unable to let visitors in if we're distilling, so check in with us first if you're planning to make the trip.
4. Jura Passenger Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By bwplever - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
Great new website. Book early if planning to visit Jura when events are on. £20 each way is great value as in return to the mainland you are in your car before Calmac leave Islay. Dolphins can often be seen. Buy a beer at Tayvalich Inn or the village shop and start your holiday early!
5. Jura Car Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By sandraf516 - East Kilbride, United Kingdom
What fantastic staff, so very helpful. The crossing from Port Askaig is absolutely beautiful the best 5 minutes ferry crossing ever.
6. Jura Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
I am Robert and it was always my ambition to return to the beautiful place where I was brought up, the Isle of Jura. I spent 36 enjoyable years in the Military where I gained all my boat qualifications with the Royal Marines and transferred these skills to a popular 2nd career doing Rib tours on retirement. I offer bespoke Rib tours to various areas of outstanding beauty with an abundance of Wildlife found around our shores.
7. Barnhill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By 294mariay - Chester, United Kingdom
Jura is just stunning. We came over for the day in a campervan from Islay - due to Covid, we were told there were no overnight stays permitted on Jura (unless presumably you are in the hotel). Driving to the “end of the road” is a huge adventure (ie don’t end up in a ditch, the road gets quite rough over the last few kilometres). Small car park as others have described and then about 1.5 hours easy walk on the flat for the most part if you want to see Barnhill from a dignified distance (it’s privately owned so getting up close to gawp at Orwell’s iron bath isn’t really on the cards). Just follow the track, you can’t get lost. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Drink in the amazing landscape, watch for midges and enjoy.
8. Jura Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 200 reviews
JURA DISTILLERY VISITOR CENTRE New TOURS & TASTINGS April 1st to October 31st 9.30 To 16.30, Monday to Saturday Nov 1st to March 31 10.00 To 16.00, Monday to Saturday The Distillery Tour 11:00 and 14:00 every day (£6) See where it all began. Take this tour to hear our story and enjoy a dram or two. The Connoisseurs' Tour 10:00 every Monday, Wednesday & Friday (£35) Learn about our process every step of the way. Discuss progressions of malt, water and wood as you sample four of our finest drams. The Jura Tasting Experience 13:45 every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (£25) Learn about the foundations of Jura's flavour profiles. Join a spirited discussion as you sample five select drams and one extra tipple. The Maturation Experience 13:45 every Monday, Wednesday & Friday (£20) Learn the story of the Angel's Share. You'll open a cask, pour yourself a dram using the valinch and learn how different woods affect the ageing and flavour of spirit. Private Manager's Tour Please get in touch for details. Free return foot passenger ticket on the Jura Ferry for every tour member booking & paying in advance.
9. Standing Stone (Menhir) of Tarbert
10. Jura Island Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
