Activities in Argyll, The Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and The Trossachs

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Activity and Tour Operators

There are many operators in the area which offer a range of activities and tour options, and who will be able to assist you, whether you want to discover wildlife in the Argyll Islands, cruise on Loch Lomond, take a taxi tour around parts of Scotland’s first national park or hire an expert tour guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit to the area.

Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Trossachs is the perfect place to get out into the fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors. Here you will find a host of activities to suit your interests. From golfing on the many fantastic courses to climbing some of Scotland's most famous 'Munros'. Why not try your hand at fishing on one of the areas' many lochs and rivers and as the area is one of Scotland's richest for wildlife, keep your eyes peeled!

Golf

The Kintyre Peninsula is home to one of Scotland's most dramatic courses, Machrihanish. Visitors come from every part of the world to test its rolling links and famous opening hole. Its near neighbour, Dunaverty Golf Club is less demanding but offers superb views over the Mull of Kintyre to Ireland. On the east of the peninsula, with views to the Isle of Arran, is Carradale Golf Club, a testing 9-hole with rocky outcrops. To the north of the peninsula youâll find enjoyable courses at Tarbert and Lochgilphead.

Fishing

The glorious Mid-Argyll, Kintyre & Islay coastline is varied and extremely attractive to the sea angler with shingle and sandy beaches and rocky outcrops offering easy access. The coastline is indented with sheltered sealochs and bays, where pier fishing is always popular, such as Inveraray on Loch Fyne, as it is on the islands. Boats can be chartered in many of the larger ports for offshore fishing. Inland, Lochs Awe in the north and Lussa near Campbeltown are perhaps the best known in the area for trout and salmon, and a range of course fish. There are also many fine rivers, including the Laggan on Islay and the Add near Lochgilphead, excellent for sea trout and salmon.

Walking

Gentler than the landscapes to the north, Mid-Argyll and the Kintyre Peninsula are superb for family ramblings. There are plenty of forest trails with picnic areas and, of course, a vast coastline with sweeping beaches and superb views across to the off-lying islands. These including the ã39 Stepsä woodland walk above Ardrishaig with views over Loch Fyne and strolls along the towpaths of the Crinan Canal. The fertile Isle of Gigha has a colourful garden to stroll round, while Islay is famed for its open moorland and fabulous beaches. Neighbouring Jura is more mountainous, with its mighty Paps. Finally, the Atlantic island of Colonsay is a peaceful haven for shoreline and garden strolls.

Sailing and Watersports

With a magnificent sealoch indented coastline, as well as fine inland lochs and rivers, there is plenty of opportunity to indulge in the best of watersports in Mid-Argyll, Kintyre & Islay. The west coast is renowned as amongst the best sailing waters in the world, with islands large and small and excellent marina facilities at Ardfern and pontoons or moorings at Tayvallich, Crinan, Tarbert and Campbeltown.

Horseriding

From the beautiful scenery along the shores of Loch Fyne to the stunning beaches of the Kintyre Peninsula, the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay area offers some of the most spectacular riding and trekking opportunities to be found in Scotland. If the idea of riding along a dramatic beach against the background of picturesque scenery on one hand, and the Atlantic beside you on the other, then this is the place for you. The whisky island of Islay also boasts wonderful trekking opportunities ranging from sandy beaches to wild hillside tracks.

Cycling

The Mid Argyll and Kintyre is an area in which relatively relaxed cycling can be combined with some of Scotland's finest scenery. The main circular route around Mid-Argyll takes in magnificent views over Loch Awe to the North and Loch Fyne to the South. It is also possible to cycle the length of the Kintyre peninsula and there are a number of quieter roads which lead down on its picturesque shores. The island of Islay and Jura also offer gentle cycling on quiet roads.

Outdoor Activities

There's a tremendous variety of activity operators in the area to help you in trying your hand at a wide range of outdoor activity.

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