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Day Tours
Follow in the footsteps of generations of travellers by touring
the Scottish Highlands.
Go as quickly or as slowly as you wish and spend your days sightseeing
and experiencing the best of Oban and the West Highlands.
Here are just a few ideas of day tours and trips:
Mull
Mull is an island full of variety and a day doesn’t really
do it justice. We’d recommend that you do Iona on a separate
day. Take the Calmac Ferry from the pier. When you arrive on the
island one touring option is to take the A849 to Salen. Take a left
here on the B8035 before picking up the costal B8073 to take you
anti-clockwise round the Island. Favourite stops are Ulva, Calgary
Bay and Tobermory/Balamory, Duart Castle , Torosay Castle and The
Mull Railway.
Iona and Staffa
Take a whole day for this long but worthwhile journey to the cradle
of British Christianity. Visit the Abbey and explore the colourful
rocky and sandy beaches of this lovely Island. Take the Mull Ferry,
then follow signs to Fionnphort where you take the passenger ferry.
Alternatively take an organised tour from the Pier and combine a
visit to Staffa. This world famous Island is now in the care of
the National Trust for Scotland. When you arrive you will instantly
understand why Staffa has long been an inspiration for many musicians
and artists.
The Bridge Over the Atlantic
Take the A816 to Kilninver then head off at the Easdale signs to
explore this honeypot area. Try Ardmaddy Castle and Gardens, Easdale,
the An Cala Gardens, The Isle of Luing and of course the remarkable
Clachan Bridge itself. Lunch at Clachan or Easdale, there’s
more than a day’s worth here!
Glencoe
Travel north on the A828 and then A82 towards Glasgow. Glencoe speaks
for itself and is famous all over the world. Try the old road through
Glencoe village, the fascinating Folk Museum, National Trust Visitor
Centre and viewpoint lay-bys in the upper Glen. Drive back through
to see new and exciting views or continue to Tyndrum, join the A85
and follow the road back to Oban.
Around Loch Awe
You have a choice of ways to get to know this long and lovely loch.
Head to Taynuilt on the A85 then to right to Kilchrenan through
beautiful Glen Nant on the B845, then 18 miles of quiet unclassified
roads between forest and loch with many walking opportunities. When
you reach Ford at the other end you can loop back up the other side
of the Loch or pick up the A816 back into Oban from the south. |
