All bookings made so far for each of the festival’s fifty plus walks and activities will be refunded in full over the coming days and weeks.
Cowalfest chair Agnes Harvey explained: “The decision to cancel the festival was a unanimous one within our committee, all of whom are volunteers and have spent hundreds of hours working on the event over the past 12 months. The decision takes into account the extensive damage to the Cowal landscape caused by flooding and the resulting health and safety risks to walkers and walk guides.
“Our hearts go out to those people whose homes and land have been affected by this destructive rainfall event.
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Welcome to CowalFest 2023, a five-day family friendly walking festival that showcases the beautiful scenery and fascinating heritage of the spectacular Cowal peninsula in Argyll, just 90 minutes from Glasgow and the central belt.
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Cowalfest is back on the comeback trail for its 20th anniversary with a host of expertly guided walks and associated events geared towards walkers of all abilities with families and children welcome. The festival, already established as one of Scotland’s biggest walking events, has something for everybody including heritage, bird watching, photography and much much more.
Cowalfest 2023 is organised by Cowal Walking Festival Association, a not-for-profit group of walking enthusiasts who are keen to share everything that Cowal has to offer.
Put your best foot forward and book a place on any of the planned walks and events. Just scroll down and chose when and where you’d like to get involved!
Setting out from Cairndow, this is a circular walk, fairly flat on gravel tracks from car park to Cairndow village, with lovely views up Loch Fyne. Very short steeper stretch on return leg when we walk along the road past the historic Cairndow Church and complete a loop past Ardkinglas House along the Loch. Return the same way through Cairndow. This walk incorporates part of the Cowal Pilgrimage Trail. Food available to purchase at the Tree Shop cafe.
Walk Start Point | Car Park at Tree Shop, Loch Fyne |
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Walk start time | 10.15am (bus arrives 9.48am) |
End Point | Same or 13.15hrs bus to Dunoon |
Walk Distance | 6 miles |
Walk Duration | 3 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Beverley Soltysiak |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport | Public Service Bus 486 9.15am from Dunoon |
A short walk to Blairmore High Road then heading north along the forestry road to the top of the golf course before climbing up the, often boggy, rough path to the trig point (snack break). Descend the same route but head down and over the golf course before rejoining the High Road for walk back. Good tearoom stop at the finish.
Walk Start Point | Blairmore Pier |
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Walk start Time | 10.45am |
End Point | Blairmore Pier |
Walk Distance | 5 miles |
Walk Duration | 3.5 hours |
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Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Lorraine Whitton |
Back Up Support | Eric Whitton |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 - 9.15am from Dunoon |
We cross the road and follow short climb to good forest track, turn left and follow track for 2 miles before forking right and climbing gradually to treeline. Follow track, initially very steep, beside burn up Drynain Glen. Take right-hand fork at top and continue a meandering climb over rough boggy ground to reach the small summit of Castle Craig with its fine views across Glen Finnart and Loch Long. Leave summit and head over Tom aBhothian and on to Sligrachan Hill. Descend the steepening and in places muddy hillside up a track which rejoins the outward route back to the start.
Walk Start Point | Forest Track A815 at Whistlefield |
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OS Map Ref | NS 15010 92337 |
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Walk start Time | 10.30am |
Meeting Place if different | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 10am courtesy bus to start |
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Walk Distance | 7 miles |
Walk Duration | 4 hours |
Overall Duration | 5 hours with courtesy bus |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Drew Dick |
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apacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Courtesy Bus 9.45am & 14.30 |
A strenuous hill walk, crossing the road we follow a good track to a Telecom Mast. Then head up and across a steepening hillside on faint paths to reach a stone dyke leading to open moorland. We will bear south and climb the grassy slope to A'Cruach - a very pleasant destination providing rewarding views down the length of Loch Striven. Descend to the path by the dyke for the easy walk out
Walk Start Point | Forest track beside B836 |
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What 3 Words | intrigues.residual.outsize |
Walk start time | 12.15pm |
Meeting Place if different | 11.30am / Dunoon Castle Gardens |
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Walk Distance | 4 miles |
Walk Duration | 3.5 hours |
Overall Duration | 5 hrs with courtesy bus |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Graham Revill |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Courtesy Bus 11.30am & 16.00hrs |
This is a gentle heritage walk which explores the incredible grounds of the old Royal Hotel (now demolished) which was once regarded as the 'Pride of the Clyde'. Inpiring Innellan, a local community group, has transformed the area into an open space which can be enjoyed by all ages. An abundance of wildlife can be found and there are now lovely elevated views over the River Clyde. Refreshments in the Village Hall are included in this walk and this location ties in with local bus service (Route 489).
Walk Start Point | Innellan Village Hall |
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Walk start time | 1.15pm |
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End Point | same |
Walk Distance | 1.5 miles |
Walk Duration | 1.5 hours |
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Dogs YES or NO | YES |
Walk Leader | Eleanor Stevenson |
Back Up Support | Inspiring Innellan |
capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service bus 489 |
A focus on the 'American Years' when the Holy Loch was host to the US Navy for 40 years. This event starts with an informative talk in Sandbank Village Hall followed by a short easy walk to the Holy Loch via Ardnadam Pier. US veterans will share their authentic reflections on this significant period of local history. Hear how locals and fellow Americans are helping to document their experiences within the 'Revisited Project'.
Walk Start Point | Sandbank Community Hall |
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Walk start Time | 11.30 - 2.30pm |
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Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | TBC |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service bus 489 |
Join Dr Keith Torrance for a walk across 300 million years of geological history along the foreshore of Innellan, where the Highland Boundary Fault separates the metamorphic rocks of the Highlands from the sedimentary sequences of the midland Valley. Highlights include a sliver of the ancient lapetus Ocean, which separated Scotland from England, preserved as a narrow serpentinite belt that parallels the fault zone. Suitable for all ages and interest levels.
Walk Start Point | Innellan Village Hall |
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Walk start Time | 9.00am |
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End Point | Sandy Beach Innellan |
Walk Distance | 2 miles |
Walk Duration | 2 hours |
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Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Dr Keith Torrance |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Service bus 489 |
Glow in the dark as you explore a self-led walk along specially marked areas of Innellan's woods, by torchlight. Find out what lurks there in the dark! Strange sounds and creepy things come out after the sun goes down, so be prepared for shocks! Adults of a sensitive nature should be under the control of the children at all times! Bring a torch! Because of the rough nature of the paths this is not suitable for pushchairs or very young 'walkers'. Hot Chocolate and other refreshments available at The Royal Bar.
Start Point or Venue | Yellow Chipped Road! - half-way up Pier Road (aka Royal Brae) Parking at Village Hall |
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Start Time | Start times from 6.15 - 6.30pm |
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End Point | as start |
Walk Distance | 1 mile |
Walk Duration | 50 - 60 mins |
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Dogs YES or NO | YES |
Walk or event Leader | Inspiring Innellan |
Back Up Support | Eleanor Stevenson |
Capacity | circa 30 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Service bus 489 |
Navigate your way to lunch - This session is for young persons age 13 to 24. Learn how to explore the great outdoors with easy navigation skills that will help you to enjoy and stay safe when venturing outdoors. Put those skills into practice when you follow our directions to locate your tasty lunch!
Start Point or Venue | Queens Hall Dunoon at 10.30am |
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End Point | Dunoon |
Walk Distance | 2 miles |
Walk Duration | 1 hour |
Overall Duration | 3.5 hrs |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
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Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Buses |
Learn about the area's historical connection with Clan Lamont. Your journey starts at the second Knockdow gatehouse on the A815 beyond Toward, the good road climbs gently and offers excellent views across to the islands of Bute and Arran. Progressing through the top gate, join the forest track for an undulating walk to the Old Manse at Inverchaolin, now the Clan Lamont HQ to enjoy the 'soup and sandwich' hospitality of provided by the walk leader; and a short tour of the museum before making the return along the shores of Loch Striven.
Walk Start Point |
2nd Gatehouse Knockdow Estate (A815 beyond Toward) |
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Walk start time | 10.00am |
Meeting Place if different | 09.40am Dunoon Castle Gardens |
Meeting time if different | Insert 8.30am Castle Gardens Dunoon |
End Point | Knockdow or Courtesy bus |
Walk Distance | 7 miles |
Walk Duration | 5 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Mary Lamb |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Courtesy bus 9.40am/ 15.00hrs |
We meet at 9.30am at the Castle Gardens, Dunoon, for transport (9.50am 489 service bus) to visit Toward Castle ruins to learn of ancient Clan rivalry, and Massacre. A steep woodland walk unveils a Victorian keep and ornamental Chinese Lakes to enjoy a short break. The next stage absorbs the flora, fauna and spectacular views following the River Clyde coast from Bute, Ayrshire and Arran forward, and up to Glasgow, Loch Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. Our final stage descends through the Bullwood Forest and Bishops Glen Reservoir exploring the regeneration of Dunoon as an outdoor sports activity centre, before returning to Castle Gardens.
Walk Start Point | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
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Walk start time | 9.30am |
Meeting Place if different | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 9.30am for 9.50 bus to start |
End Point | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Walk Distance | 9 miles |
Walk Duration | 4 to 5 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Tom Morton |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus to Toward |
The walk starts from Kilmun Historical Church, the walk follows the forest road along the back of Kilmun, Strone and Blairmore. There are spectacular views down the Firth of Clyde, with Great Cumbrae island in the distance. The trail takes us through Blairmore Farm, to Gariletter, then through Stronchuillin Farm, here there are views up Loch Long and opposite Rosneath Penninsular, ending up at Ardentinny car park. Packed lunch essential.
Walk Start Point | Kilmun Church (service bus from Dunoon) |
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Walk start time | 10.15am (Dunoon bus 9.50am) |
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End Point | Ardentinny Car Park (15.44 hrs bus to Dunoon) |
Walk Distance | 9 miles |
Walk Duration | 4 - 5 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | NO |
Walk Leader | Alex Davies |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service bus 489 |
A flat walk along Glen Massan is followed by a steep climb on rough track up through forest to top of treeline. Continue up and around on open hillside to the trig point on Beinn Mhor (741m) to enjoy the excellent panoramic views. Long walk across open moorland, boggy in places, to the ascent up Creachan Beag and then A Chruach (557m) before steepish descent on narrow path to Benmore Gardens car park.
Walk Start Point | Benmore Gardens Car Park |
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Walk start time | 08.30am |
Meeting Place if different | 08.30am Castle Gardens Dunoon |
End Point | Benmore Gardens Car Park |
Walk Distance | 8 miles |
Walk Duration | 6 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Roy Falconer |
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Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Courtesy bus 8.30 Dunoon via Glen Masson path & 15.45hrs to Benmore Gardens |
An informative and captivating short historical walk around 'Old Dunoon' centred on the Castle and High Kirk. The walk will begin at Dunoon Pier, on up through Castle Gardens, taking in the High Kirk and Church graveyard finishing at Castle House Museum.
Walk Start Point | Dunoon Pier |
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Walk start time | 1.45pm to 3.15pm |
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End Point | Castle House Museum |
Walk Distance | 1 mile |
Walk Duration | 1.5hrs |
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Dogs Yes or No | No |
Walk Leader | Margaret Hubbard |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service bus 489 |
An opportunity to explore the trails of Glenbranter in the company of a Forestry and Land Scotland Ranger. Loosely following the route of the Waterfall Trail, learn about the history of Glenbranter over the years. See (and hug if you choose) some of the first trees of what was to become the Argyll Forest Park, which were planted here in the 1920s. Enjoy the sight and sound of the spectacular waterfalls, while keeping an eye out for Red Squirrels and other wildlife.
Walk Start Point | Glenbranter Forest Office |
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Walk start time | 10.00am |
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End Point | Glenbranter Forest Office |
Walk Distance | 3.5 miles |
Walk Duration | 2 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Steve Gillen FCS |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO |
Public Service Bus out Courtesy Bus rtn 12.15 |
Historical talk, shaped around several paintings and drawings held by the museum relating to the Dunoon area to be held at Castle House Museum.
Walk Start Point | Castle House Museum |
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Walk start Time | 3.30pm |
Meeting Place if different | n/a |
Meeting time if different | n/a |
End Point | n/a |
Walk Distance | n/a |
Walk Duration | n/a |
Overall Duration | 1 hour |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Ewan MacDonald |
Back Up Support | Castle House Museum |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service buses available |
Adventurous scramble around Pucks Glen, traversing shallow water as you focus on exploring how to take the best quality image; under the guidance of local award winning photographer.
Tripod & Wellies Recommended
Walk Start Point | Pucks Glen Car Park |
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Meeting Place if different | 11.00am |
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End Point | Pucks Glen Car Park |
Walk Distance | |
Walk Duration | 1 mile |
Overall Duration | 2 hours |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Andrew Daw |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | Max 8 |
Ticket Price | £6 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus |
Its time to take your Teddies out for fun because today's the day the Teddy Bears have a Picnic at Blairmore! Join us for a wee toddle or ramble around the garden, play games, read stories and lots of fun activities, washed down with some tasty snacks and drinks. Children should bring an adult to help carry your stuff!
Start Point or Venue | Blairmore Hall |
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Start Time | 10.30am |
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End Point | Blairmore Hall |
Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 15 mins |
Overall Duration | 90 mins |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk or event Leader | Agnes Harvey |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service bus 489 |
Its time to take your Teddies out for fun because today's the day the Teddy Bears have a Picnic at Blairmore! Join us for a wee toddle or ramble around the garden, play games, read stories and lots of fun activities, washed down with some tasty snacks and drinks. Children should bring an adult to help carry your stuff!
Start Point or Venue | Blairmore Hall |
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Start Time | 1.30pm |
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End Point | Blairmore Hall |
Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 15 mins |
Overall Duration | 90 mins |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk or event Leader | Agnes Harvey |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service bus 489 |
We will start with a short leisurely outdoor forage to find some of nature's treasures; followed by an indoor craft session bringing to life some of those treasures. Fun for all the family, drinks and snacks provided.
Start Point or Venue | Strachur Hall |
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Start Time | 11.30am |
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End Point | |
Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 20 mins |
Overall Duration | 2 hrs |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk or event Leader | Alyson Dawes |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 486 |
We will start with a short leisurely outdoor forage to find some of nature's treasures; followed by an indoor craft session bringing to life some of those treasures. Fun for all the family, drinks and snacks provided.
Start Point | Strachur Hall |
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Start Time | 1.30pm |
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Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 20 mins |
Overall Duration | 2 hrs |
Dogs YES or NO | |
Walk or event Leader | Alyson Dawes |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 486 |
An informative and captivating historical walk going back to the origins of the Dunoon area, with expert input from Margaret explaining key historical facts. Castle Gardens, Pier, High Kirk and graveyard. Family friendly fun built into this session with a 'Treasure Trail' of clues for children to find.
Start Point or Venue | |
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Start Time | 1.45pm - 3.15pm |
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End Point | Castle House Museum |
Walk Distance | 1 mile |
Walk Duration | 1.5hrs |
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Dogs YES or NO | No |
Walk or event Leader | Margaret Hubbard |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service bus 489 |
An easy flat walk along the Victorian village, tells the story of the development of Innellan and of some of the characters who shaped it. From it's earliest beginnings through being a farming community; it became one of the wealthiest holiday resorts in Scotland. In the process the lifestyles of the people who had lived in Innellan for centuries were changed, and the village as it now is, began to take shape
Walk Start Point | Sandy Beach Car Park |
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Walk start time | 1.30pm |
Meeting Place if different | Innellan Community Hall |
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Walk Distance | 1.5miles |
Walk Duration | 90 mins |
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Dogs Yes or No | NO |
Walk Leader | Margaret Hubbard |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 back to the start 3pm & 4pm |
Glenan Wood is a wonderful part of the old Atlantic Temparate Rainforest, which has beautiful old sessile oak trees and rare lichens, fungi and mosses. The walk will start along the shoreline, with some clambering around rocks, and then head up to the old abandoned village, returning by a different and higher path. It is likely to be muddy underfoot, so come prepared! The wood is now owned by the community, and manged by the Friends of Glenan Wood, who try to remove invasive species and also try to exclude deer, which all presents a threat to the wood.
Walk Start Point | Glenan Wood car park, very near Portavadie Marina entrance and Calmac Ferry slip (with ferries from Tarbert) |
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Walk start time | 11.45am |
Meeting Place if different | 10am 478 bus from Dunoon |
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Walk Distance | 4 miles |
Walk Duration | 3 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Eve MacFarlane |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 478 bus possible 1.5hrs each way |
From car park climb steepish path and steps, crossing felled area to reach a good forest road which is followed up steadily for 1.5 miles. Leave the road and climb steep, rough ground to attain a good path up to Am Binnein. From here the path undulates steadily higher to Cruach a Chaise from where it levels off over open boggy ground until the short climb to the trig point on Creachan Mor which is a superb viewpoint. Arguably the best viewpoint, however, is the magnificent panorama of the Clyde on the decent from Cruach a Chaise. On reaching the pylons, an alternative descent is down the often steep hillside to re-join the forest track.
Walk Start Point | Shepherds Point Car Park |
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Walk start time | 10am |
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Walk Distance | 7 miles |
Walk Duration | 5 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | NO |
Walk Leader | Drew Dick |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
We start from the car park with a pleasant walk by riverside to Corarsik, then start our climb yp the rough and often steep path, through the fir trees to the top of the tree line and up to, and around, Am Binnban to attain the main route to the summit. This undulating climb over open hillside is quite straightforward and leads to a short pull to the trig point on the sprawling summit from where the viewing is very rewarding. The descent from the summit ridge is down a rough and fairly steep hillside and then along a well-defined river path to Corarsik, then retracing the route back to Uig Hall.
Walk Start Point | Uig Hall (A815 8 miles north of Dunoon) |
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Walk start time | 10.30am |
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End Point | as start |
Walk Distance | 6 miles |
Walk Duration | 5 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Leonie Fitzgerald |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Service Bus 489 |
An elevated walk giving spectacular views of the Glendaruel Valley. This walk is on a combination of forestry paths and very quiet rural public road. Approx. 200 yards will be on a main road. We ascend through Ormidale Forest to an elevated position above Glendaruel. We pass through a mixture of natural ann conifer forest. We then cross to a very quiet public C class road for a spiral descent back to Glendaruel Village.
Walk Start Point | Glendaruel Village (by closed hotel) |
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Walk start time | 11.00am |
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Meeting time if different | 10.00am Castle Gardens bus |
End Point | |
Walk Distance | 7 miles |
Walk Duration | 4-5 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Andy Armstrong |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Transport both ways 10.00am & 16.00hrs |
Stepping out on Argyll's Secret Coast, we take a gentle sociable walk along the single-track shores of Loch Fyne and the Kyles of Bute, embracing the tranquil surroundings of Colintraive with beautiful views across to the Island of Bute. Our walk will take us to the 19th Century church, a visit to the local Heritage Centre and to the delightful Community Gardens. This is a linear walk with spectactular and differing views in both directions. Refreshments available at the Colintraive Hotel.
Walk Start Point | Calmac's Colintraive Pier |
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Walk start time | 11.00am |
Meeting Place if different | 10.00am 478 bus Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | Dunoon Castle Gardens |
End Point | Same |
Walk Distance | 2 miles and/or 4 miles |
Walk Duration | 1 hour or 2 hours |
Overall Duration | 2-3hrs |
Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | TBC |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 10am 478 out / Courtesy Back 14.30hrs |
Ever thought about tackling a trail-run! Dunoon Hill Runners have offered Cowalfest this amazing opportunity for you to have a taster session, with expert support and guidance. The session is open to all and places will be limited. If you are an independent adult, please book here.
For adults accompanying age 9+ please book via event 208
Start Point | Benmore Gardens Car Park |
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Walk start Time | 10.30am |
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Distance | up to 5k |
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Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Dunoon Hill Runners |
Back Up Support | Amy Campbell |
Capacity | circa 12 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Buses Available |
Join this unique outdoor session centred around the journey of this 66 acre small-holding see and hear about re-wilding, sheep conservation; and innovative and contemporary arts & crafts integral to this story, at award-winning The Hayshed Gallery
Walk Start Point | Kames |
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Walk start Time | 12 noon - The Hayshed Gallery |
Meeting Place if different | 10am 478 Bus out Castle Gardens, Dunoon |
Meeting time if different |
9.50hrs for 10am 478 Bus |
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Walk Distance | |
Walk Duration | 2 hours |
Overall Duration | |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Yet to be identified |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | Max 15 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 10.00am 478 bus out Courtesy back 2pm |
A guided local tour of The Suffrage Trail highlighting Dunoon's links with this period in history when the campaigning for woman's rights were at the forefront of social challenge.
Walk Start Point | Castle House Museum |
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Walk start Time | 1.30pm |
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End Point | Dunoon Museum |
Walk Distance | 1 mile |
Walk Duration | 1.5 hours |
Overall Duration | 1.5 hours |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Castle House Museum |
Back Up Support | Castle House Museum |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Range of Service Buses |
A great opportunity to safely try out the art of trail-running as you join us on a 5k taster session, safely guided and supported by Dunoon Hill Runners. Places are limited and must be pre-booked. Book here for children Age 9+ with their accompanying adult.
Start Point | Benmore Gardens Car Park |
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Walk Distance | up to 5k |
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Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk or event Leader | Dunoon Hill Runners |
Back Up Support | Amy Campbell |
Capacity | circa 12 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Buses |
A great opportunity for Age 16 -24 to safely try out the art of trail-running as you join us on a 5K taster session, safely guided and supported by Dunoon Hill Runners. Places are limited and must be pre-booked.
Start Point or Venue | Benmore Gardens Car Park |
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End Point | Benmore Gardens Car Park |
Walk Distance | up to 5k |
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Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk or event Leader | Dunoon Hill Runners |
Back Up Support | Amy Campbell |
Capacity | 10 |
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Transport Yes or NO | Public Bus Service 489 |
An opportunity to compare the genuinely old Toward Castle (ruins) with the nineteenth century mansion house of Castle Toward both of which are situated in the grounds of Castle Toward. Both have fascinating tales to tell and will be of interest to photographers and those with an interest in local history. Boots and waterporoofs recommended.
Walk Start Point | East Gate Castle Toward |
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Walk start time | 1.30pm |
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End Point | Same |
Walk Distance | 2 miles |
Walk Duration | 2 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Eleanor Stevenson |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
From car park, we cross the road and up the track before crossing a fence and heading up rough open hillside and continue up various, boggy paths to reach Tom Nnan Gamhna and its short climb. Once across, there is a long walk across moorland prior to another climb and an undulating walk to the foot of our destination which is gained via a steep climb, with no difficulties and a walk to the small summit trig point. Excellent views of Loch Long and the Arrochar Alps. Descent is by the long western slope to join the Cowal Way for the walk back to the car park.
Walk Start Point | Lochside Car Park centre, Lochgoilhead |
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Walk start time | 9.30am |
Meeting Place if different |
Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 8.15am Courtesy Bus Dunoon |
End Point | Lochside Car Park centre Lochgoilhead |
Walk Distance | 8 miles |
Walk Duration | 6 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | NO |
Walk Leader | Nigel Striven |
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Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 8.15am & 15.30pm BUS 1 |
A challenging circular walk, fairly flat, over rough ground, to the historic, medieval, Kilfinan Castle Ruins and Cairn (aka MacEwans Castle); located on a rocky promontory at the east end of beautiful Kilfinan Bay, on the shores of Loch Fyne. Your walk is guided by a member of the Clan MacEwen Society who will include an informative talk of the history and heritage surrounding the castle.
Walk Start Point | Kilfinan - Fearnoch Farm |
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Walk start time | 11am |
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Meeting time if different | 10.00am Courtesy BUS 1 |
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Walk Distance | 3 miles |
Walk Duration | 2 hours |
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Walk Leader | Sean McCuin |
Back Up Support | Sandra McCuin |
Capacity | circa 20 + |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 10am Courtesy Bus & 1.15pm BUS 1 |
A leisurely walk on Forest tracks above the East side of Loch Eck. We will have nice views of the loch itself at various stages. The walk will finish on the single track public road to Ardentinny where we will descend approx 500 yards to the 16th century Whistlefield Coaching Inn offering a choice of refreshments
Walk Start Point | Inverchapel Forest Road Car Park opposite Caravan Park |
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Walk start time | 12.30pm |
Meeting Place if different | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 12 noon Courtesy Bus Dunoon BUS 2 |
End Point | Start or Dunoon |
Walk Distance | 4.5 miles |
Walk Duration | 2 hrs |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | TBC |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 12 noon Courtesy Dunoon & 3pm Whistlefield Bus 2 |
From the car park, we cross the grass area and join the steep path that zigzags its way up and across beneath Creag Bhaog passing the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee monument and stopping to admire the excellent view from the picnic table at the top. The gradual descent following the good forestry track up and around Aut Robuic Falls before ascebding to the short walk back to the car park.
Walk Start Point | Glenbranter Car Park (A815) |
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Walk start time | 11.00am |
Meeting Place if different | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 10.15am |
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Walk Distance | 6 miles |
Walk Duration | 4 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Kevin Firth |
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Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO |
Courtesy 10.15am & 3pm |
This creative session will involve a walk along the shore or beach depending on the tide, progressing with a walk up to Trinity Lane and back down Ferry Lane in Innellan. The walk is led by local artist Scott O'Regan McGowan. The aim will be to join in discussion centred on ideas of how artists' respond to what they see, how they select and observe their surroundings, how what they see can inspire creativity, and possibly engage in some creative writing or poetry.
Walk Start Point | Sandy Beach Car Park Innellan |
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Walk start Time | 11.30am |
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Walk Distance | 1.5 miles |
Walk Duration | 1 -2 hours |
Overall Duration | 2.5 hours |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Scott McGowan |
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Capacity | circa 12 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Buses Available |
An unusual combination of a leisurely walk to Bishops Glen followed by a visit to a local artist printmaker, offering you an opportunity to print your own bookmark to celebrate being part of Cowalfest 2023! Have a look around the studio and enjoy a hot drink and gluten free cake before we return to Castle Gardens.
Walk Start Point | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
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Meeting Place if different | 1.00pm |
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End Point | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Walk Distance | 2miles |
Walk Duration | 3 hours |
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Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Yet to be identified |
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Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
We will start with a short leisurely outdoor forage to find some of nature's treasures; followed by an indoor craft session bringing to life some of those treasures. Fun for all the family, drinks and snacks provided.
Start Point or Venue | Ardentinny Village Hall |
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Start Time | 11.00am |
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Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 20 mins |
Overall Duration | 2 hrs |
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Walk or event Leader | Alyson Dawes |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO |
Public Service Bus 489 |
We will start with a short leisurely outdoor forage to find some of nature's treasures; followed by an indoor craft session bringing to life some of those treasures. Fun for all the family, drinks and snacks provided.
Start Point or Venue | Ardentinny Village Hall |
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Start Time | 1.30pm |
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Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 20 mins |
Overall Duration | 2 hrs |
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Walk or event Leader | Alyson Dawes |
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Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
Fun session for your ‘Magnificent 7’ family and friends group (min. age 10). Have an adventure on the unique Conference Bike - seats 7 people - cycle flat easy stretch from Sandy Beach Innellan to Toward School (4 miles return) in 60 mins session. TEAM BOOKING ONLY.
Must include responsible adult(s).
Late check-in may result in cancellation and re-allocation
Start Point | Sandy Beach Car Park - Innellan |
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9.15am check-in for 9.30am start |
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Capacity | 1 booking for seven people |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
Fun session for your ‘Magnificent 7’ family and friends group (min Age 10). Have an adventure on the unique Conference Bike - seats 7 people - cycle flat easy stretch from Sandy Beach Innellan to Toward School (4 miles return) in 60 mins session TEAM BOOKING ONLY.
Must include responsible adult(s).
Late check-in may result in cancellation and re-allocation
Start Point | Sandy Beach Car Park - Innellan |
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Start Time | 10.15am check-in for 10.30am start |
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Capacity | 1 booking for seven people |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
Fun session while your team of seven, pedal and patter. Have an adventure on the unique Conference Bike - seats 7 people - cycle on a flat easy stretch from Sandy Beach Innellan to Toward return in 60 mins session TEAM BOOKING ONLY
Start Point or Venue | Sandy Beach Car Park - Innellan |
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Start Time | 11.15 checking for 11.30am |
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End Point | Sandy Beach Car Park |
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Overall Duration | 1 hour |
Dogs YES or NO | No |
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Capacity | 1 booking for seven people |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
Fun session while your team of seven, pedal and patter. Have an adventure on the unique Conference Bike - seats 7 people - cycle on a flat easy stretch from Sandy Beach Innellan to Toward return in 60 mins session. TEAM BOOKING ONLY.
Start Point or Venue | Sandy Beach Car Park - Innellan |
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Start Time | 12.15 check-in for 12.30 start |
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End Point | Sandy Beach Car Park |
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Overall Duration | 1 hour |
Dogs YES or NO | No |
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Capacity |
1 booking for seven people |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
Fun session while your team of seven, pedal and patter. Have an adventure on the unique Conference Bike - seats 7 people - cycle on a flat easy stretch from Sandy Beach Innellan to Toward return in 60 mins session. TEAM BOOKING ONLY
Start Point or Venue | Sandy Beach Car Park - Innellan |
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Start Time | 1.15am check-in for 1.30pm |
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End Point | Sandy Beach Car Park |
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Overall Duration | 1 hour |
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1 booking for seven people |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
Have an adventure on the unique Conference Bike - seats 7 people - cycle on a flat easy stretch from Sandy Beach Innellan to Toward return in 60 mins session. BOOK A SEAT.
Age 18 -24 Book an individual seat and have a shared adventure with six other participants. Late check-in may result in cancellation and re-allocation of seat.
Start Point or Venue | Sandy Beach Car Park - Innellan |
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Start Time | 2.15pm check in for 2.30pm |
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End Point | Sandy Beach Car Park |
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Overall Duration | 1 hour |
Dogs YES or NO | No |
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7 - Only one person can book for a group for this event
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Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
Have an adventure on the unique Conference Bike - seats 7 people - cycle on a flat easy stretch from Sandy Beach Innellan to Toward return in 60 mins session. BOOK A SEAT.
Age 18 -24 Book an individual seat and have a shared adventure with six other participants. Late check-in may result in cancellation and re-allocation of seat.
Start Point or Venue | Sandy Beach Car Park - Innellan |
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Start Time | 3.15pm check-in for 3.30pm |
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End Point | Sandy Beach Car Park |
Walk Distance | |
Walk Duration | 1 hour |
Overall Duration | |
Dogs YES or NO | No |
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Capacity | 7 - Only one person can book a group of 7 for this event |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
This linear walk is mostly undulating through woodland and along lochside forest tracks. Starting with a fairly steep incline through woodland and offering excellent views of Loch Goil and Loch Long. Enjoy a meal break at Knap (bring packed lunch) before heading onwards with views towards the Clyde estuary; ending alongside Ardentinny beach and shore path. A linear walk with transport arranged from Dunoon (via Ardentinny) to walk start. Service bus on return from Ardentinny to Dunoon.
Walk Start Point | 12.30pm at Carrick Castle |
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Meeting Place if different | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 10.45am for 10.54am 484 Bus |
End Point | Ardentinny or Dunoon bus |
Walk Distance | 5 miles |
Walk Duration | 3hrs inc breaks |
Overall Duration | 5hrs inc travel |
Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Agnes Harvey |
Back Up Support | Andy Fergus |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 484 out / 489 back |
Start on track through Succothmore Farm, often muddy, and follow this for 1.5 miles prior to climbing steadily beside a burn and through a small outcrop of fir trees. Then it is a steady walk and climb across open hillside to the rocky summit of Stob Na Boine to enjoy fine views, particularly of Lochgoilhead. The return journey is made via the WW11 crash site of the US Airforce B29 bomber tragically lost in 1949. From here the journey back follows the outbound route.
Walk Start Point | Succoth NN 118017 |
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OS Map Ref | NN 118017 |
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Walk start time | 9.30am |
Meeting Place if different | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 8.15am for Courtesy Bus |
End Point | Same |
Walk Distance | 6 miles |
Walk Duration | 6 hours |
Overall Duration | |
Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Alisdair Henderson |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Courtesy Bus 8.15am & 15.30pm |
Starting at Ardyne Forest, we ascend through forestry tracks, to the Chinese Lakes, with views of Isle of Bute. Descend, visiting a ruined octaganol tower. Explore ruined, historic, medieval, Toward Castle. Complete the Right of Way to the east gate. Take the southern path through Toward Castle estate. Visit Toward Quay a training site for amphibious landings in WW11. Return past Castle Toward Mansion which, during WW11, was HMS Brontosaurus. Gradients are not steep but are long and sections of the path are uneven and may be muddy. The walk will be a leisurely one with brief stops at points of interest and a longer stop to have your snacks and explore the ruined castle.
Walk Start Point | Ardyne Forest Car Park |
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Walk start time | 12.30pm (489 bus to Toward Quay 10 mins from start) |
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Walk Distance | 4 miles |
Walk Duration | 2.5 - 3 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | Robert Trebis |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Service Bus 489 |
The climb begins almost immediately from the start, initially up a good track to the foot of Carnach Mor which is then climbed up its open hillside to attain the days first panaroma. From here its down and across undulating open hillside before the pull up to Caisteal Dubhh, from here superb views, especially over Loch Goil, are enjoyed. Before heading down a narrow, defined path and across rough ground to climb Ceangarbh. This broad summit gives magnificent views down Loch Eck. Leaving here it's a steady descent over rough hillside before the final short descent to Beinn Dubahn's commanding position over Glenbranter. The final descent leads back to the original track for the walkout.
Walk Start Point | Lauder Memorial (A815 at Glenbranter) |
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Walk start time | 9.30am |
Meeting Place if different | Castle Gardens Dunoon |
Meeting time if different | 8.45am for 8.52 service 486 bus |
End Point | As start |
Walk Distance | 8.5 miles |
Walk Duration | 5 hours |
Overall Duration | |
Dogs Yes or No | NO |
Walk Leader | John Black |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 10 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 486 bus both ways |
A combined walk on forest tracks to experience spectacular views of river, lochs and mountains; with a return walk along the shore road to learn something of the history of the area, noting various points of interest along the way. At the end of the walk there is an optional extra opportunity to visit the interior of historic St Munn's Church for a guided tour of the church and the Dukes of Argyll's Mausoleum (entry fee £5 each). Tea & coffee available (bring packed lunch). Free parking at church, plus an hourly service bus (489) to and from Dunoon.
Walk Start Point | Kilmun Church Car Park |
Postcode | PA23 8SD |
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Walk start time | 10.30am |
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End Point | Kilmun Church Car Park |
Walk Distance | 2.5 miles |
Walk Duration | 2-3 hours |
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Dogs Yes or No | NO |
Walk Leader | Moira Ferguson |
Back Up Support | Beverley Soltysiak |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service Bus 489 |
A gentle, guided historic walk around Lachlan Bay to include Inver Cottage, Kilmory Chapel (buriel place of MacLachlan Clan Chiefs) and the ruined medeavil fortress of the Old Castle Lachlan. Extensive views over Loch Fyne. A gentle walk mostly on easy paths.
Walk Start Point | Strachur Post Office |
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Meeting Place if different | 9.45am |
Meeting time if different | 8.52 486 Castle Gardens to Strachur Post Office for 9.45am courtesy bus to Inver Cottage. Return 12 noon with stopover at Strachur Cafe 12.45 depart for Dunoon |
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Walk Distance | 3.5 miles |
Walk Duration | 2 hours |
Overall Duration | |
Dogs Yes or No | YES |
Walk Leader | TBC |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | Circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | 9.45am Strachur to Inver & 12noon inver pick up to strachur depart by 1pm for Dunoon |
Enjoy an informative afternoon talk from local expert Nigel Scriven. Today's topic is Mountain Flowers and will appeal to people of all ages and varying interests. Refreshments will be served as part of this session.
Walk Start Point | Queens Hall Dunoon |
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Walk start Time | 1.30pm |
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Overall Duration | 1.5 hrs |
Dogs YES or NO | NO |
Walk Leader | Nigel Scriven |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | £6.50 |
Transport Yes or NO | Public Service buses available |
We will start with a short leisurely outdoor forage to find some of nature's treasures; followed by an indoor craft session bringing to life some of those treasures. Fun for all the family, drinks and snacks provided.
Start Point or Venue | Kames Hall |
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Start Time | 11.00am |
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Meeting time if different | |
End Point | |
Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 20 mins |
Overall Duration | 2 hrs |
Dogs YES or NO | |
Walk or event Leader | Alyson Dawes |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO |
We will start with a short leisurely outdoor forage to find some of nature's treasures; followed by an indoor craft session bringing to life some of those treasures. Fun for all the family, drinks and snacks provided.
Start Point or Venue | Kames Hall |
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Start Time | 1.30pm |
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Meeting time if different | |
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Walk Distance | 0.5 mile |
Walk Duration | 20 mins |
Overall Duration | 2 hrs |
Dogs YES or NO | |
Walk or event Leader | Alyson Dawes |
Back Up Support | |
Capacity | circa 20 |
Ticket Price | Free |
Transport Yes or NO |