Strumhor, Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland PA37 1PJ
STRUMHOR
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Things to do....
There is not enough time in one week to do all this area offers, but below are some ideas.
We have several books of walks in the area, as well as OS maps. Our favourites:
- the island of Kerrera( 2-3 hours with a good tea room and a castle)
- Ben Lora - 2-3 hours to the top or just take an hour to go up to the Eagle’s Eyrie and back. Go for a coffee at Jimmy’s cafe at the foot in Benderloch
- Ben Cruachan - a Munro with fabulous view from the top - takes about 6-8 hours to the top and down again.
- and others
Where to eat...
Tony & Olga's top trips
1. Visit Mull, Iona and Staffa. Watch out for the sea eagles.
2 The Treshnish Isles between June and July to see puffins and hear corncrakes.
3. Go walking on the Isle of Kerrera.
4. Climb Ben Lora or even Cruachan (if you are fit) for stunning views.
5. Go kayaking with Tony (Seafreedomkayak).
6. Take the Seafari or Sealife Adventures boat trip to Corryvreckan, the whirlpool.
7. Watch the sunset from Strumhor or from the Connel viewpoint.
8. Visit Kilmartin stone circles, Dunadd and Carnasserie castle.
9. Hire a bike and go cycling on Lismore or up the cycle track.
10. Visit Dunstaffnage castle and walk round the shore woodland.
11. Visit Oban Distillery.
12. Take in the view from Pulpit hill, Oban and then have lunch in the Manor House.
13. Have a pint at the "Tigh an Truish" by Atlantic bridge Isle of Seil.
14. Loch Etive cruise and lunch in Poppies cafe at Dunstaffnage.
15. Visit the Bonawe Iron Furnace and then walk to the Inverawe Smokery for salmon paté.
16. Walk in the oak woods of Glen Nant or Glasdrum.
17. Drive through Glencoe or have a walk there.
18. Walk round the headland at Port Appin; have a coffee in the Pierhouse.
19. Spend £8 on a licence and go trout fishing on Loch Awe.