Walking
The cottage provides a great base for walking in Argyll. Whether it be the short walk to the “point” for view across Loch Fyne to the Cowal peninsula, local walks in Ardcastle and Knapdale Forest or to Munro bagging, there is something for everyone. Let Scotland’s breathtaking landscape and overwhelming spirit of place refresh and enliven your senses.
www.walkingworld.comwalking.visitscotland.com/walks/argyllisles
Cycling
Cycling in Scotland is a healthy celebration of wide open spaces, dramatic scenery and clean fresh air. Again the area provides great cycling from easy routes such as the flat but picturesque Crinan Canal to mountain biking in the forests.
www.routes2ride.org.ukwww.midargyllcycleclub.co.uk
Bikes can be hired at www.crinancycles.co.uk
Fishing
The cottage is literally shoreside so fishing for tiddlers and crabbing is inevitable. Bigger fish are available from the “point” and fishing trips can be organised through the websites below but watch out for the dolphins, seals, basking sharks and even nuclear submarines which occupy Loch Fyne.
www.fynetackle.comwww.lochfyne.co.uk
www.fishing-argyll.co.uk
Horse Riding
Ride in some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain. Heading off into Argyll countryside along the shores of Loch Fyne is an unforgettable experience
try www.brenfield.co.uk or www.argylladventure.com
Golf
Scotland, the home of golf, provides golf for all abilities and ages. Within half an hour there are three nine hole courses at Inverary, Lochgilphead and Tarbet, Machrihanish and Loch Lomond for the adventurous and affluent are within an hour and a half.
See www.argyllandbutegolfunion.com
Sea Cruises
The sea off the West Coast of Scotland provides a fantastic opportunity to see the dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife, seals, dolphins, whales, sea eagles and the world famous corryvreckan whirlpool
See www.sealeopard.orgwww.lochfyne.co.uk
www.gemini-crinan.co.uk
Islands
The islands of Scotland are some of the most enchanting places on earth. Dramatic sunsets, spectacular scenery and a traditional Scottish Island welcome are just a few things that await you. Ferries to Mull, Isla, Jura, Arran, Gigha are all within one hour of the cottage
See Caledonian MacBrayne timetables and prices at www.calmac.co.uk