empfohlene Tour
Campbeltown to Southend
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Campbeltown and the loch on a still day
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Although you're following a road for much of the day it's very quiet, however do always walk on the right-hand side and give way to any oncoming traffic.
The coastal section may be affected by rough seas or high tide, if this is the case then stay as close to the grass as you can and take care on slippery rocks.
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Points of interest
Glen Scotia Distillery
One of Campbeltown's distilleries, located in the town centre Glen Scotia is worth a visit if you have time. Check out their website and book a tour if you think you'll have time to sop in enroute. You can als call them on +44 (0) 1586 552 288. The Campbeltown area has been a site of distilling since 1636, from here the tradition developed in complexity and grew with many illicit distilling operations on the Kintyre Peninsula throughout the 18th and 19th centuraries.
http://www.glenscotia.com/visit-us/
Springbank Distillery
Another of Campbeltown's distilleries Springbank distillery is also located in the heart of the town. Owned and run by the Mitchell family for 5 generations the family moved here to the area in the 1660s and began distilling shortly after. Onsight they now run a variety of tours that you can book online or call +44 (0) 1586 551 710 book if you have time to visit enroute.
http://www.springbankwhisky.com/tours/
Davaar Island
Cross the long causeway that links Davaar Island to the mainland at low tides and explore a number of sea caves including one with a famous crucifixion painting by a local artist back in 1887, and then follow a track to the lighthouse at the northern most point. This walk is only possible at low tide - tide times can be checked at the Tourist Information +44 (0) 1586 552056)
at the Pier in Campbeltown, allow plenty of time to return as the tide comes in fast and completely submerges the causeway.
Food & Drink
You can stock up with plenty and food an water for the day ahead at one of the many stores and cafes in Campbeltown. Make sure you have enough with you as there is nowhere to eat enroute until reaching Southend, which has a tearoom and shop.
Start
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0.00 km – Begin with the Tourist Information and harbour entrance on your left-hand side, continue STRAIGHT ON along the road passing the old Picture House. This is the oldest cinema still operating in Britain - it opened in 1913.
0.30 km – Pass the ferry terminal at the end of the road and continue STRAIGHT ON following the footpath.
0.97 km – Continue STRAIGHT ON as you join the minor road heading out of town. There is initially a good footpath on either side of the road, after which you need to walk on the road itself.
3.70 km – Not long after passing the old Military Of Defence (MOD) site continue STRAIGHT ON to pass Davaar Island.
It’s possible to cross the bay at low tide to do short walk around the island but check the tide times at the Tourist Information (0044 1586 552056) at the Pier in Campbeltown, allow plenty of time to return as the tide comes in fast and completely submerges the causeway.
4.00 km – Here you'll have good views of Ailsa Craig in the distance as you round the headland to Kildalloig Bay.
5.10 km – Towards the end of the bay continue on the road as to BEAR RIGHT and walk inland ascending steadily.
6.90 km – After some level walking the road now begins to descend slightly, continue STRAIGHT ON.
9.00 km – Descend steeply and cross the old bridge across Balnabraid Glen before the road ascends again.
13.60 km – Continue STRAIGHT ON and descend before the road kicks up again crossing Glen Hervie.
15.60 km – Here you should have good views of Sanda Island directly ahead.
16.50 km – At the T-Junction TURN LEFT to pass Polliwilline Farm, after 100m BEAR RIGHT to follow the gravel track downhill.
17.20 km – At the gate with a blue way marker TURN RIGHT and cross the field - there may be some caravans parked here.
17.50 km – Pass through the metal gate then BEAR RIGHT to cross the sandy beach of Polliwilline Bay. You may need to do some rock hopping at high tide here so please take care if the rocks are slippery.
17.90 km – Pass through the small metal gate at the end of the beach then continue STRAIGHT ON to cross a rocky cove with a stile at the end.
18.00 km – Continue STRAIGHT ON passing a small caravan park to pick up a sandy vehicle track at the back of the beach.
18.50 km – Continue STRAIGHT ON at the junction towards a large memorial cross on top of the cliffs.
18.80 km – Pass through a wooden gate then, as you approach the memorial for the 8th Duke of Argyll, TURN RIGHT towards another sandy beach. On a clear day you may be able to see the north coast of Ireland.
20.60 km – Cross a small grassy headland, then continue STRAIGHT ON.
20.80 km – Just before the end of the beach TURN RIGHT to leave it via a metal gate next to the blue way marker.
20.90 km – BEAR RIGHT slightly through the caravan park to pick up a vehicle track. Then follow the track to ascend and TURN LEFT.
21.20 km – Follow the track around and away from the farm making sure to close all gates behind you.
22.30 km – At the end of the farm track TURN LEFT onto the minor tarmac road.
23.10 km – TURN RIGHT at the next farm to continue following the road.
24.40 km – TURN LEFT onto the main road then follow this into Southend.
25.50 km – Your walk finishes in Southend at the Muneroy Tea Room and Store.
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