Holiday like a local
Why not do something different on or around the campsite, or in the surrounding countryside?
There are wildlife tours, a museum, and great places to eat and drink a short walk or drive away.
The Galley of Lorne Inn and Lucy’s (delicious!) Café are a ten-minute walk down the track in the village of Ardfern. A few more minutes and you can reach the very well-stocked Ardfern Village Store and the Ardfern Yacht Centre, from which wildlife trips depart daily in the summer to the Corrievreckan whirlpool and the Isle of Jura.
You can drive fifteen minutes (an hour’s gentle walk) to Lunga Stables for horse riding or the Lord of the Isles pub at Craobh Haven, or twenty minutes to Kilmartin Museum, the standing stones and Dunadd fort, where the first kings of Scotland were crowned.
Crinan, Kilmartin, Kilmichael, Kilmelfort are all 20 or 30 minutes away with more great places to eat. Oban, where the ferries depart to the Hebrides and where the Oban Distillery gives an excellent tasting tour, is a 40 minute drive north.
For more choices further afield and for lots of useful information about our beautiful peninsula go to: www.craignish.info
There are wildlife tours, a museum, and great places to eat and drink a short walk or drive away.
The Galley of Lorne Inn and Lucy’s (delicious!) Café are a ten-minute walk down the track in the village of Ardfern. A few more minutes and you can reach the very well-stocked Ardfern Village Store and the Ardfern Yacht Centre, from which wildlife trips depart daily in the summer to the Corrievreckan whirlpool and the Isle of Jura.
You can drive fifteen minutes (an hour’s gentle walk) to Lunga Stables for horse riding or the Lord of the Isles pub at Craobh Haven, or twenty minutes to Kilmartin Museum, the standing stones and Dunadd fort, where the first kings of Scotland were crowned.
Crinan, Kilmartin, Kilmichael, Kilmelfort are all 20 or 30 minutes away with more great places to eat. Oban, where the ferries depart to the Hebrides and where the Oban Distillery gives an excellent tasting tour, is a 40 minute drive north.
For more choices further afield and for lots of useful information about our beautiful peninsula go to: www.craignish.info
Eating & DrinkingLucy's, Ardfern Seriously good food and service with a smile www.lucys-ardfern.co.uk 01852 500781 The Lord of the Isles, Craobh Great views and tasty pub grub. www.lordoftheisles.co.uk 01852 500658 The Galley of Lorne Inn, Ardfern www.galleyoflorne.co.uk 01852 500284 
Wildlife WatchingLoch Visions, Ardfern Award-winning wildlife photography workshops, tours and wildlife guiding. All levels and equipment catered for. www.lochvisions.co.uk 07767807123 
FishingFishing Sea and fresh water fishing - trout, salmon, course and pike all nearby. Buy permits at the Ardfern Village shop or Fyne Tackle in Lochgilphead (01546 606878). More info see: www.visitscotland.com/see-do/activities/fishing/argyll-isles |
WatersportsCraobh Haven Watersports Craobh Watersports provides an opportunity to have fun on the water. Paddle boards, kayaks and motor boats are available for hire by the day or the hour. Their waterside cafe just on the shoreline serves sweet treats and homemade fare. www.craobhhavenwatersports.co.uk 07818 033811 
Horse RidingLunga Riding Stables, Lunga Open all year round, they offer trail rides and lessons for any experience and age over 4, taking out both individuals and group treks. www.lungaridingstables.co.uk 01852 500632 
Cycling Cycling Explore the area by bike! Either bring your own (mountain bikes are best) or Oban Cycles have high quality mountain bikes, hybrid touring bikes and E-bikes, available for daily hire www.obancyclescotland.com/hire-bikes 01631 566033. Image with thanks to https://www.epicebike.com/ |
Walking There is great walking in and around Craignish, here are a few short ones. For a more detailed map get a copy of OS Explorer map 358 - ´Lochgilphead and Knapdale North´. We'd advise boots or wellies, and take waterproofs and a mobile. Also please leave all gates as you find them, don't litter and keep dogs under control. 
Sealife ToursCraignish Cruises, Ardfern Whirlpools, whales & wildlife! All trips visit the Gulf of Corryvreckan, the site of the world's 3rd largest whirlpool when tidal and weather conditions are right. www.craignishcruises.co.uk 07747 023038 |