Activities

Argyll is well known for a wide range of holiday activities.

Hill walking, mountaineering, salmon and trout river fishing, loch trout fishing, marine wildlife boat trips, sea angling, diving, golf, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, pony trekking, sailing, winter skiing and ice climbing are amongst the many activities available locally. We offer secure storage for sports equipment. Better still, just relax here and soak up the wide open spaces, the landscape and atmosphere. By day watch the abundant wildlife, by night use the zero light pollution to stargaze.

The Loch Visions Experience, a one day wildlife and digital photography experience on the magnificent banks of Loch Awe, all equipment including pro standard cameras and lenses provided. A next day booking service is available so all you have to do is turn up and have a great day snapping Argyll's magical wildlife. Visit www.lochvisions.co.uk for more information.

You are in the centre of excellent touring country with many famous landmarks and places to visit. Within a 35 mile radius there are a great many places to eat from pubs to restaurants and hotels. Towards the coast many specialise in local seafood.

Tyndrum and Dalmally offer small food shops, pharmacy, post office, etc., both 15 to 20 minutes drive away. There is a Doctor in Dalmally. Oban is our main market town with supermarket etc. Oban also boasts a cinema and swimming pool with leisure complex. We can provide information about opening hours, etc. Oban is also a busy ferry port, being a gateway to several Scottish islands. Please note that many services in the West of Scotland can be limited in the winter months, especially January and February.

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