|
| |
Kintyre West Coast
Approximate distance: 37.5 miles
From Tarbert the A83 heads west, crossing the
narrow isthmus that separates East Loch Tarbert from its western counterpart.
The road then follows the southern shore of West Loch Tarbert to Kennacraig,
situated about a third of the way down the loch, where there is a regular ferry
service to Ports Ellen and Askaig on
Islay.
The ferry terminal stands on the small island Eilean Ceann na Creige, which is
connected to the mainland by a causeway.
From Kennacraig the B8001 heads southeast to Claonaig, the ferry port for
Arran, on the eastern shore of Kintyre. The A83
continues southwest alongside West Loch Tarbert to the Atlantic coast with views
across to
Jura and Islay to the west and
Gigha
further south; Ireland can also be seen on a clear day. Continuing on the A83,
now heading roughly south along one of the most exposed coasts in Scotland,
leads to Tayinloan, the ferry port for Gigha itself.
The A83 continues south along the coast before heading southeast to
Campbeltown.
| |
Search Site
See our Bookshop in association with
Amazon.co.uk!
Accommodation
in Argyll
Tourist Information
|
