Kintyre Way - North Section
Experience the northern Kintyre Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Kintyre Way - North Section
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A self-guided walking holiday around the Kintyre Peninsula from Tarbert to Machrihanish.
From £355 per person
The remote Kintyre Peninsula has all the usual Highland ingredients – magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, and a wealth of history and famous whisky distilleries – with the added attraction of being one of the least-explored corners of Scotland.
The Kintyre Way winds through heather moorland, tranquil glens, deserted beaches and sparkling lochs, and the views from the trail are breath-taking. From the west coast you’ll spot the islands of Jura, Islay, Cara, Gigha and Ireland itself, while the east coast showcases the superb heights of Arran’s craggy mountains. Grey seals bask on inshore rocks, and over 400 species of birds have been recorded on the peninsula, including cormorants and golden eagles.
From £355 per person
Weave between Scottish fishing villages as you explore the stunning landscape of northern Kintyre Peninsula on this short walking holiday option. Forests and open moorland line the inland sections of the trail, where you’ll uncover the standing stones of Clachan.
The coastline pathways then offer vast views over the surrounding islands and dip to the stone-walled harbours of local fishing villages, such as Tarbert. Backed by lush forest and looking out over the sandy expanse of its bay, Carradale offers a peaceful final stop on this varied walking holiday.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINTN1 | From Tarbert to Carradale | 2 days walking | £355 | |
| KINTN2 | From Tarbert to Carradale | 3 days walking | £470 | |
| KINTN3 | From Tarbert to Carradale | 4 days walking | £590 |
Travel to Tarbert where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Tarbert to Clachan(L). 21.5 miles (34.5km)
Clachan(L) to Carradale. 26 miles (41.5km)
Depart from Carradale after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Watching the fishing vessels in the harbours at Tarbert and Carradale.
Enjoying the superb views of many islands, including Jura, Islay and Gigha.
Walking through a variety of landscapes, from rich farmland and rocky coastline to dense forests.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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