Kintyre Way - South Section
Experience the southern Kintyre Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Kintyre Way - South 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 £470 per person
The South Section of the Kintyre Way starts in the pretty village of Caradale on the East coast of Kintyre. It continues through a variety of beautiful scenery to Dunaverty in the south and up around to Machrihanish on the west coast. Lussa Loch, famed for its trout fishing, lies on the route, and so does Campbeltown – once home to 34 distilleries, although now only three remain.
A quiet, single track walk departs for Leerside, offering glorious views to Arran, Ireland, and the Ayrshire coast. The haunting ruins of Dunaverty Castle overlook the tranquil bay. The final leg of the walk strikes out initially through lush farmland, but soon ascends to remote wilderness through a nature reserve and moorland: a very Highlands end to this Scottish walking holiday.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINTS1 | From Carradale to Machrihanish(L) | 3 days walking | £470 | |
| KINTS2 | From Carradale to Machrihanish(L) | 4 days walking | £585 |
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