Kintyre Way

A self-guided walking holiday around the Kintyre Peninsula from Tarbert to Machrihanish.

3 to 9 nights
46-100 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Strenuous

From £245 per person

About The Trail

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.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to walk the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Routes on this trail

Kintyre Way

7 to 9 nights
100 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £565 per person
A walk from Tarbert to Machrihanish exploring the lesser-known beauty of the Kintyre Peninsula.Find Out More

Kintyre Way - North Section

3 to 5 nights
46 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £245 per person
Tarbert to Carradale through the rich farmland and beautiful coastline of Kintyre.Find Out More

Kintyre Way - South Section

4 to 5 nights
54 miles
Demanding+
From £325 per person
Carradale to Machrihanish along the coastline of Kintyre and through its glen and forests.Find Out More

Customer reviews from the Kintyre Way

“What a magnificent first experience...scary at first as we are not spring chickens. However, we rose to the challenge and with Benjamin's help we able to slightly amend the lengths of a few legs on the hike. Overall, we fared through it all in excellent shape and fortunately we were well prepared with equipment.”
Ms Smith, Italy
“Petra and I enjoyed our walking holiday on Kintyre and Cowal very much. The tropical face of the Scottish weather also helped a lot! Great holiday, thank you!”
Mrs Laurijsen, Holland
“Just what we had hoped for”
Mr Brown, USA
“Beautiful walk, nice accommodations, lovely people, everything was well organised. We loved it!”
Ms Dubois, Switzerland
“A great few days in Kintyre. An added plus”
Ms Rosenblum, France