Islay & Jura Whisky Trails
Photo: Catherine Allan, Macs Adventure
Explore the diverse landscapes of Islay & Jura; visit distillery water sources, and walk the coastlines and white sand beaches that lend their flavour to the islands’ iconic single malts; Bowmore, Jura, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, and Kilchoman. With time in the itinerary for visiting 7 out of 9 distilleries this trip is perfect for both whisky-tasting amateurs and connoisseurs.
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Craighouse to Market Loch
easy
7.4 km
2:00 h
234 m
223 m
Walk from the sea to the water source for Jura’s whisky following forest tracks and grassy hill paths with commanding views to the mainland.
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
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Beinn an Oir
moderate
14.5 km
6:00 h
814 m
816 m
Cover varied and rough terrain on an iconic yet strenuous route taking in Beinn an Oir the highest of Jura's Paps.
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
Hiking trail
Paps of Jura Loop Walk
difficult
17.6 km
8:00 h
1495 m
1486 m
Cover varied and rough terrain on an iconic yet strenuous route taking in the striking Paps of Jura.
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
Hiking trail
Port Wemyss and Portnahaven Loop Walks
easy
7.7 km
2:30 h
87 m
83 m
Two short loops combined to take in the best of Port Wemyss and Portnahaven on the south-western tip of Islay.
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
Hiking trail
Loch Gruinart to Ardnave Point
moderate
17.1 km
4:30 h
42 m
64 m
A linear walk ending with a loop of the beautiful dune landscape of Ardnave Point before returning to the RSPB visitor centre at Gruinart.
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
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Kilchoman Distillery to Saligo Bay
easy
12.9 km
3:00 h
30 m
32 m
Visit Machir Bay, after which one of Kilchoman’s malts is named, then walk out to Saligo and discover two more white-sand beaches tucked behind ...
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
Hiking trail
Bowmore to Laggan Point Loop Walk
moderate
13.9 km
3:30 h
54 m
45 m
A varied coastal route beginning and ending in Bowmore whilst taking in the beaches and craggy coastline of Laggan Point.
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
Hiking trail
Port Ellen to Carraig Fhada Lighthouse
easy
9.1 km
2:30 h
90 m
90 m
A short walk perfect for taking in the best of Port Ellen after arriving; pass by the two beaches of Port Ellen village and the Carraig Fhada ...
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure
Hiking trail
Three Distilleries Walk
moderate
11.7 km
3:00 h
31 m
34 m
Explore the stretch of coastline from Port Ellen to Ardbeg distillery, taking in Laphroaig and Lagavulin distilleries on the way.
from Catherine Allan,
Macs Adventure