Something for everyone
There's a surprising amount to do locally for such a remote wee place. There are wildlife tours, a (newly extended) museum of ancient culture, standing stones, hill forts, distilleries 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. 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 (one of the biggest in the world) 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, 40 minutes north, has a great distillery that gives tours, loads of supermarkets, and is where the ferries leave for the magical Hebrides - Colonsay, Mull, Iona, Tiree, Coll and Barra.
For more choices further afield and for lots of useful information about our beautiful peninsula go to: www.craignish.info
The Galley of Lorne Inn and Lucy’s (delicious!) Café are a ten-minute walk down the track in the village. 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 (one of the biggest in the world) 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, 40 minutes north, has a great distillery that gives tours, loads of supermarkets, and is where the ferries leave for the magical Hebrides - Colonsay, Mull, Iona, Tiree, Coll and Barra.
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 . Also the local pub, The Galley of Lorne Inn, www.galleyoflorne.co.uk 01852 500284 
HistoryKilmartin Museum Just 20 minutes away the newly expanded museum sits in one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Europe, covered in chambered cairns and standing stones. And there's a great shop and cafe too! Find out more: www.kilmartin.org 
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: www.visitscotland.com/see-do/activities/fishing/argyll-isles
Cycling Either bring your own (mountain bikes are best) or Oban Cycles have mountain bikes, hybrid touring bikes and E-bikes, available for daily hire. More info |
WatersportsCraobh Haven Watersports 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. craobhwatersports.co.uk/ 07818 033811 
Horse RidingLunga Riding Stables Open all year round, Patricia and team offer trail rides and lessons for any experience and age over 4, taking out both individuals and group treks. www.lungaridingstables.co.uk 07590 023515 
CyclingCycling Either bring your own (mountain bikes are best) or Oban Cycles have mountain bikes, hybrid touring bikes and E-bikes, available for daily hire. More info |
WalkingThere is great walking in and around Craignish, here are a few short ones. For a more detailed map get OS Explorer map 358 - ´Lochgilphead and Knapdale North´. We'd advise wellies, waterproofs and a mobile. Also please leave all gates as you find them, and keep dogs under control. 
Sealife ToursFarsain Cruises Whirlpools, whales & wildlife! Visit the Gulf of Corryvreckan, the site of the world's 3rd largest whirlpool with the charming Captain Tony from Craobh Marina. farsain-cruises.business.site/ 07880 714165 
EntertainmentWhat's On at the Hall There's always something going on, and the Village Hall is a great place to start looking, hosting everything from yoga to opera to live music. Check it out: https://www.craignish.org.uk/cvh/up-coming-events/ |