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Only a short walk up the Glen you will find a
Country Inn serving good home cooked food and fine ales, during the summer months music
evenings and a traditional highland ceilidh are held.
Information about forest walks and
trails are available from Lagnakeil.
Deer stalking can be arranged on specialist
estates. Prices on application.
Barbeques are available free of charge.
Walking, kayaking, mountain biking, jogging,
.......whatever your sport or interest - let us help you maximise your leisure time. A
host of activities and visitor attractions are on our doorstep.
Links and contact information |
Boat trips |
- Sea.fari Adventures, Easdale 01852 300003
- Argyll Charters, Oban 01631 563387
- Farsain Cruises, Craobh Haven 01852 500664
- Caledonian MacBrayne day cruises, Oban 01631 566688
- Craignish Cruises, Ardfern 01852 500540
- Borro Boats 01631 356292
- Lochawe Boats 01866 833256 |
Fishing |
Lagnakeil has arranged free fishing at Loch Scammadale, rods are available.
- All other fishing is permit fishing - for information about fishing aroung Oban Anglers Corner Oban 01631 566374
- Fishing lessons at Inverawe, rods provided 01866 822446 |
Watersports |
- Craobh Haven Watersports 01852 500664 |
Bike Hire |
- Oban Cycles 01631 566996
- Ardfern Cycle Hire 01852 500662
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Horse Riding |
- Achnalaraig Riding Centre, Oban 01631 562745
- Ardfern Riding Centre, Appaloosa horses 01852 500632 |
Clay Pigeon Shoot |
- Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546 603274
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Diving |
- Puffin Dive Centre, Oban.
Dive training and boat trips 0800 428181 |
Walking |
- Lagnakeil is surrounded by beautiful countryside on its doorstep, even the walk to the local pub is a pleasure! Oban is renowned for its spectacular scenery, with many superb walks only a short drive away.
A Forestry Commission walk, within walking distance of Lagnakeil, is featured on their website. |
Go Karting |
- Tralee Rally Karting, open weekends and school holidays 01631 720297 |
Complementary Health Centre |
- Centre in Oban offering reflexology, chiropody, therapeutic massage etc 01631 567054 |
Historical Sites |
- Standing stones near Kilmartin en route to Lochgilphead
- Ardchattan Priory, founded in 1230 by Vaalliscaulian monks. Open all year. Free |
Museums |
- Kilmartin Archaeological Museum 01546 510278
- Easdale Island Museum
- Oban War & Peace Exhibition, North Pier, Oban. Free entry. |
Restaurants and pubs |
Oban has many fine restaurants to suit all pockets. Here are a few to try:
- Barn Bar, A pleasant ten/fifteen minute walk from Lagnakeil (1.2 miles), The Barn Bar serves good value for money home cooked foord. The menu on the blackboard changes daily and is ordered from the bar. Children are welcome until 8pm due to licence. Breakfast is also available if booked the night before. Well behaved dogs are welcome
- Eeusk, Fish Restaurant on the North Pier Oban - superb views over the bay 01631 565666
- Café 41 bistro - small and special, wonderful gourmet food and byo 01631 564117
- Piazza, Italian Restaurant on the North Pier, Oban. Superb ambience and food 01631 563628
- Coast, situated on George St, restaurant opened May 2004, upmarket restaurant with good food and atmosphere, well worth a night out. Best book for dinner. 01631 5699900
- The Light of India, Indian restaurant Oban. Good food, quick service 01631 563728
- Shananigans, Tex Mex restaurant Oban. Good tasty Mexican food, big portions, welcoming 01631 570926 |
Crinan Canal |
- Visit the Crinan Canal and watch the boats go by while enjoying something from the coffee shop. |
Castles and historical buildings |
- Camasserie Castle near Kilmartin
- Dunollie Castle, Oban
- Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunbeg By Oban
- Duart Castle, Mull by ferry from Oban 3 miles from ferry, or by motor launch Duchess from
Corran Esplanade Slipway in Oban.
- Inveraray Castle 01499 302203
- Torosay Castle and Gardens. Ferry from Oban, then woodland walk/or narrow gauge steam railway. Ideal day trip both for all the family. Open Easter - mid October. Gardens open all year.
- St Conan's Kirk, Lochawe |
Gardens |
- Arduaine Gardens 01852 200366
- Crarae Gardens 01546 866149
- Ardmaddy Gardens 01852 300353
- An Cala Gardens 01852 300237
- Ardchattan Gardens 01631 750274 |
Tours |
- Bowman & MacDougall Tours (Mull/Iona/Staffa) 01631 563221 |
Golf Courses |
- Glencruitten Golf Club, Oban 01631 562868
- Dalmally Golf Club 01631 200619
- Lochgilphead Golf Course 01546 602340
- Machrihanish Golf Course 01586 810213 |
Skiing |
- Ski in the winter months at Aonach Mhor (Fort William). In summer take the gondola and enjoy the magnificent views. Restaurant at the top. |
Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park |
- Feed the animals and have a pleasant walk. Turn right at Kilmore and follow the signs. (Closed
end Oct - Mar) 01631 770608 View website |
Swimming, keep fit, squash, tennis, gym, sauna, etc |
- Atlantis Leisure Oban 01631 566800 |
Oban Distillery |
- Visitor Centre 01631 564262 |
Oban Seal Sanctuary |
- A watery wonderland, teeming with amazing sea creatures of astonishing variety. Outdoor adventure playground, picnic area and restaurant. 01631 720386 View website. |
Cruachan Power Station |
- A fascinating journey into a hollow mountain. Restaurant and visitor centre 01866 822618 View website. |
Beaches |
- Ganavan Sands Oban
- Tralee Beach, Benderloch
- Crinan Ferry, By Lochgilphead |
