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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

General

Useful website for Oban with activities and places to eat
- Oban The Best

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
- Lochawe Boats 01866 833256
- Coastal Connection, Oban +44 (0)1631 565833

Fishing

Lagnakeil has arranged free fishing at Loch Scammadale, rods are available.
- All other fishing is permit fishing - for information about fishing around Oban phone Anglers Corner Oban 01631 566374
- Oban & Lorn Angling Club
- Fishing lessons at Inverawe, rods provided 01866 822446

Watersports

- Craobh Haven Watersports 01852 500664

Bike Hire

- Flit Self Drive 01631 566996
- Ardfern Cycle Hire 01852 500662

Horse Riding

- Achnalaraig Riding Centre, Oban 01631 562745
- Ardfern Riding Centre, Appaloosa horses 01852 500632

Clay Pigeon Shoot

- Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546 603274

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.
See also: Oban and Argyll walks »

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

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.

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

Photography

Philip Price - Freelance wildlife photographer and tour guide
A day's wildlife and digital photography experience on the magnificent banks of Loch Awe, with award winning professional Philip Price. All equipment provided (including pro level cameras), as is tuition, access to wildlife and a Photoshop session. View Website »

Kayaking

Sea Kayak Coaching and Guided Tours Oban & West Scotland.
View website »

Sea Kayaking Oban & Islands - World Class Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking with National Kayak School is a comfortable and dry way of visiting beautiful wild places. Stunning scenery, great coaching, plenty of wildlife, lots of enjoyment. From 1 to 6 days, suitable for absolute beginners and experienced paddlers, individuals, families and groups. Email info@nationalkayakschool.com to arrange holidays/courses tailored to your needs or call 0777 46 44 660.

White Water Kayaking River Awe
White water kayak courses all summer long in the Scottish Highlands with National Kayak School. The perfect place to learn to kayak, great coaching, 1-5 days holidays and courses for individuals, groups and families of all paddling abilities on superb rivers. Email info@nationalkayakschool.com to arrange holidays/courses tailored to your needs or call 0777 46 44 660.

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