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The Kintyre Way Itinerary
Our independent walking holidays are tailor made for you. You will stay at hand picked B&B's, country hotels and guesthouses specially selected for their comfort and warmth of welcome. We will supply you detailed route notes, a guidebook with clear maps, and a comprehensive information pack to guide you every step of the way so there is no need for a guide. Each day your baggage will be collected and moved onto your next hotel so that you are free to walk each day with just a daypack.

Our most popular itinerary on the Kintyre Way is KW1which includes eight nights accommodation, seven walking days and 2 travel days. We do also offer shorter and longer itineraries and remember you can always contact us to tailor make an itinerary for your group.

The Kintyre Way Detailed Itinerary
Days: 7
Nights: 8
Grade: Moderate to Challenging
Terrain: Everything from good walking trails to sandy beaches, forestry roads and rough hillsides. The route is well waymarked but you should be able to read a map and use a compass.

Day 1– Arrive Starting Point: Tarbert
Tarbert Loch Fyne is an idyllic Scottish Village nestled around a beautiful natural harbour that is home to a colourful local fishing fleet. Fresh seafood is landed daily and the local pubs and hotels that surround the harbour are renowned for their tasty seafood and warm welcome.
Overnight: Tarbert, Loch Fyne

Day 2 – Tarbert to Claonaig 11 Miles 18 Km
Evocative ruined castles, great views and wildlife filled loch side walking make for a rewarding first days walking on the Kintyre Way. The walk starts by visiting the ruined Tarbert Castle which dates back to the 13th century and after some rewarding climbing you also pass the huge ruins of Skipness Castle. A pleasant loch side section brings you to the end of a breathtaking first day on The Kintyre Way.
There are no facilities in Claonaig so we will arrange for your to be picked up and transferred to either Clachan or Tarbert.
Overnight: Clachan or Tarbert Loch Fyne

Day 3 – Claonaig to Clachan 9 Miles 15 Km
Today gives you your first crossing of the peninsula and what a day it is. Coastal and hill walking, peaceful hill lochs and great views of Arran, Islay and Jura all combine to deliver a wonderful day of walking. We will arrange for you to be taken back to your start point of the day after your overnight in Clachan or Tarbert.
Overnight: Clachan, a small village with small shops.

Day 4 – Clachan to Tayinloan 10.5 Miles 17 Km
After the climbing of yesterday it’s time to enjoy the delights of coastal walking as you follow the shoreline south to Tayinloan. This lovely stretch of coast is a birders delight and also enjoys beautiful views across the Sound of Gigha to the Inner Hebrides.
Overnight: Tayinloan
Recommendation: Gigha is a unique community owned island with a very special atmosphere and only a 20 minute ferry ride from Tayinloan. It is well worth taking a rest day in Tayinloan and spending the time exploring Gigha. (We can of course arrange for you to spend the two nights on Gigha)

Day 5 – Tayinloan to Carradale - 16 Miles 25 Km
Brace yourself for a varied and rewarding second traverse of the peninsula as you head east to the lovely village of Carradale. The way passes through a mix of farmland and forestry as you meander up and over the peninsula.
Overnight: Carradale, a lovely village with a range of services and accommodation.

Day 6 – Carradale to Lussa Loch – 12 Miles 19 Km
After the hospitality enjoyed in Carradale you will revel in the coastal walking to Torrisdale Bay, a road section to Saddell Bay follows and after exploring the 12th century Abbey and 16th Century Towerhouse you head inland for 8km through forestry to the attractive Lussa Loch. The days walk ends at the Southern End of Lussa Loch where your taxi will meet you to take you into Campbeltown for your overnight’s accommodation.
Overnight: Campbeltown, Kintyre’s largest town with a population of 6000

Day 7 – Lussa Loch To Machrihanish – 11 Miles 17 Km
An enjoyable linking day starts with a taxi transfer back to Lussa Loch and then the walk down the minor road back to Campbeltown. From Campbeltown the official route follows the B842 to Machrihanish so I would recommend taking a bus or taxi to Machrihanish and then enjoying a walk down the huge white sands of Machrihanish Beach instead.
Overnight: Machrihanish

Day 8: Machrihanish to Dunaverty – 16 Miles 25 Km
Undoubtedly the toughest but also the most rewarding section of the walk this section passes through remote and challenging countryside. Huge views dominate and provide a spectacular finale to your week of walking. Once you reach Largiebaan the toughest walking is behind you and you follow tracks and roads down to the beautiful crescent beach of Dunaverty and the end of your Kintyre Way.
Overnight: Southend or Campbeltown. Southend is a small village with a few B&B’s and a regular bus service to Campbeltown.

Recommendations:
Fewer Nights: If you are pressed for time combine the first two walking days for a 6 day and 7 night holiday.

Additional Nights:
An extra day in Tayinloan or Gigha gives you time to explore this unique island while you may enjoy an extra night in Machrihanish or Carradale just to soak up the relaxed atmosphere and take time out.

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