Although Craig is tucked away up Loch Etive, there are still plenty of great options locally for days out. The VisitScotland website is a good starting point for some of the more commercial attractions and activities. However, there is so much that you can do locally. Below are a few ideas to get you started.
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Glencoe
Whether you are a hill walker, James Bond fan, or a history buff, Glencoe has something for everyone. Although may of the hills here might seem intimidating to some, there are some low level walks that give you a real flavour of the glen. The most well known of these is the Lost Valley, where…
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Sandy beaches
The two most accessible sandy beaches locally are Ganavan, near Oban, and Tralee (Ardmucknish Bay) in Benderloch. Ganavan – If you drive into Oban, and go north along the esplanade as far as you can, you will be on the road to Ganavan, which takes you past Dunollie Castle. There is a large carpark at…
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An Cala gardens, Isle of Seil
An Cala, Isle of Seil A small yet interesting garden sheltered behind a large wall on the exposed south side of Seil. A good garden for plant lovers, and has wee paths up the slope behind to explore. You could combine a visit here with a trip across to Easdale Island, or to the gardens…
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Oban
Oban The nearest town to Craig is Oban, known as The Gateway to The Isles. It’s a lovely wee town with a good range of independent and mainstream shops including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, and M&S Foodhall. This is also where the Calmac ferry port is for day trips to Mull and Iona. There are a…
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Beinn Lora, Benderloch
The hill Beinn Lora is located in Benderloch and can be accessed from a small car park there. A very pleasant but steep walk takes you up to a viewpoint, with stunning views out across the peninsular and across to Morvern and Mull. By returning to the forestry track and heading east you can then…
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Beinn Mheadhonach
If you walk straight out the back of the cottage, and zig zag your way up the hill behind it take you up Beinn Phlacaig, and from there you can cross to Beinn Mheadhonach, a Graham at 715 metres high. It gives great views back down on to Loch Etive and across the surrounding area.…