Campbeltown Backpackers, Kintyre Amenity Trust, Big Kiln, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6JF
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Long Distance Walks
May 7th 2019
We make it to the ferry port just as the ferry is docking, we cycle onto it, lock up the bikes, and head into the passenger cabin to eat lunch! We were on the ferry from the tip of the Kintyre Peninsula to Lochranza on Arran. After 30 minutes of eating, we cycle onto Arran for the next stage of the journey with our tanks refueled.
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March 1st 2019
You might know it for whisky and golf but…
Photo credit is David Hawgood.
Campbeltown Backpacker’s Hostel is right in the heart of the town, handy and convenient for all the facilities, including the celebrated and historic Art Nouveau cinema. The town itself is on the eats coast of Kintyre, that promontory of Western Scotland that, on a map, seems to droop down and round the Isle of Arran. Of course that description doesn’t do it justice at all, as Kintyre is widely reckoned to be one of the most beautiful places in Britain. And not just by that fellow from Wings.
Taking in coastal seascapes with views to the Islands; high mountain climbs and lowland rambles, the landscape here has stunning variety. If you’re out in it, look out for otters and seals in the wet; the potential for golden eagles flying overhead; and deer all over the hills. If you wander over the shingle causeway to Davaar you can commune with the colony of wild goats there.
The Hostel is a charmingly converted listed schoolhouse with bright, modern welcoming interiors. It has 16 beds in 2 rooms sharing communal kitchen, lounge and washing facilities – both for you and your clothes. Additionally there’s a secure cycle lock up if you’re touring on your bikes.
The town has amazing ferry links and. in fact, from here you could hop on a ferry and take your bike to Northern Ireland or Troon on the Ayrshire Coast or out to the islands of Gigha, Islay, Jura or Arran.
There, and I haven’t mentioned whisky or golf once.
August 8th 2018
Make sure you include the Kintyre peninsula as part of any tour of Scotland.
Book Direct at Campbeltown Backpackers the perfect stop over if you are including the Kintyre Peninsula as part of your tour of Scotland.
January 7th 2018
Ardrossan rail/ferry link is really handy for visits to Campbeltown Backpackers.
The Ardrossan rail/ferry link is really handy for visits to Campbeltown. Just book your bunk at Cambeltown Backpackers before setting off.
With easy and frequent train connections, combined train and ferry tickets and beautiful destinations, why not discover the west coast of Scotland by Rail and Sail. There are some good value add deals available for Rail and Sail ticket holders – such as Kids Go Free at Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute. Take a look here at the great journeys you can take.
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