Dunoon & Cowal
Scotland's Adventure CoastDunoon and the Cowal peninsula is as beautiful as it is diverse, from the towering Munros of the north to the mellow scenery and sea lochs of the south. Paddle steamers used to bring throngs of Glaswegian holidaymakers ‘doon the water' to its shores.
Cowal’s major town, Dunoon is a wonderful destination for both weekend breaks and longer vacations. It also plays host to the Cowal Highland Gathering, one of the biggest Highland Games in the UK, and CowalFest, an annual walking festival, plus a mix of sports, music and family focussed events, reflecting the broad appeal and the beautiful surrounding countryside
Cowal's 'Secret Coast' has sparkling sea lochs and picturesque villages. Here you can enjoy some world-class sailing experiences and world-class food and drink.
Weekend Getaways and Fun-Packed Holidays
Enjoy visiting castles, exploring Cowal's beaches or gardens and outdoor activities for the more adventurous
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Castle House Museum
Situated in Castle Gardens, Castle House Museum is at the heart of the history of Dunoon. From our windows there are picturesque views of the Victorian Pier,...
Castle House Museum
Castle Gardens
3 Argyll Street
Dunoon
PA23 7HH
Loch Eck Holiday Park
Just 12 miles from Oban, Loch Awe Holiday Park is your gateway to the Highlands and islands. We have two great self-catering accommodation options: caravans...
Loch Eck, Dunoon, Argyll & Bute
PA23 8SG
Tregortha B&B
Tregortha is a traditional stone-built Victorian villa from the 19th century.
Breakfast with a view in our sunny conservatory overlooking the beautiful Ky...
Tregortha High Road
PA21 2BD
The Colintraive
Family run restaurant with rooms focusing on local produce cooked simply. Fresh langoustines and fish from Tarbet, Isle of Bute lamb and beef, local venison,...
KYLES OF BUTE
PA22 3AS
Argyll Botany
Come and join my botanical skincare journey taking you through the wild plants growing in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. It's a small batch, handmade...
Carryfarm,
Ardlamont,
Tighnabruaich,
Argyll.
PA21 2AH
Historic Kilmun
At Historic Kilmun we have some unique experiences we want to share with you. Historic Kilmun, a former church, with the Argyll Mausoleum at its side overloo...
Historic Kilmun
Kilmun
Dunoon, Argyll
PA23 8SD
Argyll Coffee Roasters
We’re speciality coffee roasters based in Tighnabruaich on Argyll's Secret Coast. We love coffee and we source the finest beans from around the world and roa...
Unit 1 Kames Industrial Estate,
Kames,
Tighnabruaich
PA212AB
Ruskin Lodges
Ruskin Lodge South (formerly known as Puck’s Lodge) is a traditional three-bed log cabin located beside Puck’s Glen near Dunoon in Loch Lomond and The Trossa...
9 Lamont Lodges, Rashfield, near Dunoon
PA23 8QT
TIGHNABRUAICH
Sitting on the shore of the beautiful Kyles of Bute, this little village lies on the rural west coast of Cowal.
CAIRNDOW
Lying in an idyllic setting at the head of Loch Fyne, near Inveraray and 'The Rest & Be Thankful'
TARBET & ARROCHAR
Villages located in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National and gateway to the Argyll Forest Park.
4 Places for Wild Swimming in Cowal
Wild Swimming along Cowal Pennisula is a fantastic way to embrace the open waters of Argyll & the Isles. Here are our top 4 places to wild swim in Cowal.
Where to go walking on the Cowal Peninsula
Whether you fancy a hill climb, a woodland walk, a coastal amble or a loch side stroll – or all four – Cowal is your perfect Scottish walking destination.
Dunoon & Cowal on YouTube
Immerse yourself in all things Dunoon & Cowal by watching our dedicated YouTube playlist for food and drink, activities and so much more!
Planning your journey
Travelling to and from Cowal is commonly done by bus or car via the A82 along Loch Lomondside and then the A83 over the Rest and Be Thankful, turning south onto the A815 shortly before Cairndow.
It is possible to take ferries across the Firth of Clyde from Gourock. A passenger ferry operated by Argyll Ferries links the train station and the car ferry operated by Western Ferries runs from McInroys Point to Hunter’s Quay.
Alternatively, you can take the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, then across to Cowal at the north of the island on the Rhubodach to Colintraive ferry.
