what is there to see and do from caravans at Highfield?

what is there to see and do around Highfield?

within walking distance | BarcaldineConnel | Appin | Taynuilt | Obanone hour east | one hour south | one hour north | Mull | events and festivals | the great outdoors! |

There are always plenty of things to do in Oban no matter what time of year you visit us.
Oban Town Diary - weekly list of what's on locally!
The Oban Town Diary has a weekly list of local events, meetings, informative talks and so on, and is kept up to date with listings submitted by many local organisations.

Scottish Tourist MapsIf you're not familiar with the Oban area, why not visit the Scottish Tourist maps website, published by the Oban Times group.

From here you can download illustrated maps of various areas around the West of Scotland, including places of interest and local businesses.

 

 

within walking distance of Highfield
Tralee Beach, BenderlochTralee Beach
400 metres to Tralee Beach - straight down the track opposite the main gate

Tralee Bay Holidays - Fish and Chips Fish and Chips
Tuesday - Saturday 
at Tralee Bay Holidays - 400m from Highfield
Tralee Bay Holiday - Fish and Chips

Hawthorn Restaurant¼ mile to Hawthorn Croft Restaurant







Benderloch 1 mile to Benderloch village

Munro's Supermarket, BenderlochBen Lora cafe, Benderloch
with  Munro’s Supermarket - the famous 'Pink Shop'! and Post Office, open from 7am - 10pm; Ben Lora summer cafe; Ledaig Leisure - filling station, caravanners store and gifts; and Beinn Lora forest walks;
St Modan's Church, Benderloch Ledaig Leisure, Benderloch


Tralee Rally Karting, Benderloch¼ mile to Tralee Rally Karting


Kintaline Plant and Poultry Centre
½ mile to 
 Kintaline Farm Plant and Poultry Centre
home of local producers twice monthly market -
LORN Local Origins Rural Network
Local Origins Rural Network
also : Public Internet Access Point



Barcaldine 'the Black' Castle1½ miles to Barcaldine-'the Black' Castle
3 miles to Salen nature reserve

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Barcaldine - 3 miles north

 Oban Seal Sanctuary  Oban Seal and Marine Centre
Oban Seal and Marine Centre
 

Forestry Walks at Sutherland's Grove
Sutherland’s Grove Forestry Commission
forest walks and cycle tracks
Argyll PotteryArgytll PotteryArgyll Pottery

Connel - 3 miles south

Oban Airport
the Falls of Lora under Connel Bridge
Dunstaffnage Marina
Ardchattan Priory and gardens
restaurants, pubs and cafes
Craft Shops

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Taynuilt - 10 miles east

Achnacloich Gardens
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Loch Etive Cruises
restaurants, shops and cafes
Golf course
Barguillean's Angus Garden
Inverawe Country Park, Fishery and Smokery
Cruachan the 'Hollow Mountain' Power Station

Appin - 9 miles north

Castle Stalker, AppinCastle Stalker







Castle Stalker view cafe
Lettershuna
pony trekking
Linnhe Marine watersports
Kinlochlaich House Garden
Clach Thoull coastal path walks
Passenger ferry to Isle of Lismore
Drumneil House Garden
Pierhouse Restaurant
The Airds Hotel
Craft shops

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Oban - 9 miles south
Oban

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
Corran Halls - entertainment
Oban Whisky Distillery
McCaigs Tower and view point
Dunollie Castle
Oban War and Peace Museum
Pulpit Hill view point
Glencruitten Gardens
Pony Trekking
Golf Course

Oban Harbour
Oban HarbourFerry terminal, railway station, bus station

or travel in style to Oban by seaplane from Glasgow City Centre

 

 




skate fishing charter on tsmv GANNETgeneral fishing charter on Gannet
Gannet
day charters from Oban
with Skipper Adrian Lauder
sea angling day charters for general or skate fishing
and day dive charters
Oban dive charter on Gannet

 


Isle of Kerrera for super walks and Gylen Castle
Ganavan Sands Beach
inland loch fishing permits available; seal island boat trips
Cinema and amusement centres; Atlantis Leisure centre and swimming pool
Arts & Crafts, woollen millshops; Iona Jewellery

numerous bars, pubs, cafes, restaurants - (the local seafood is very popular!)
fish and chip shops; Chinese, Indian and Tex-Mex restaurants

plus Tesco, Co-op, Aldi and Lidl stores - a small retail park;
filling stations; range of service facilities

Trail West; caravan spares and repair facilities
Oban by night

one hour's drive, or less - east
St Conan's Kirk
Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe Cruises
fishing in Loch Awe
Dalmally Golf Course
Inveraray Castle, Court House and Jail
Arctic Penguin maritime museum
Crarae Garden
Argyll Wildlife Park
Auchindrain restored Crofting township
Pony trekking

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one hour's drive, or less - south
Bridge over the Atlantic to Seil Island
Sea.fari and Sealife Adventure Cruises
Easdale Island and folk museum
Ardmaddy Castle Garden
Arduaine Gardens
Kilmartin Glen, Dunadd, Carnasserie and the Moine Mhor Natural Nature Reserve
The Crinan Canal
Craobh Haven Marina
Appaloosa Trail Riding
Kilmory Woodland Park

one hour's drive, or less - north
Ardsheal House Garden
Glencoe mountain range
Glen Coe Folk Museum
Corran Ferry
Bridge of Orchy
falls
Forest walks
Craft Shops
Fort William
Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis Distillery
Treasure of the Earth
Jacobite Steam Railway
Nevis Range Gondolas
Aonach Mhor ski slopes, bike trails and walks
Caledonian Canal and Neptune's Staircase at Banavie


a one hour's sail by ferry from Oban  takes you to the Isle of Mull

home of 'Balamory'
Duart Castle
Isle of Mull Weavers
Kells Silver and Goldsmiths
Torosay Castle and Miniature Steam Railway
Wings over Mull - birds of prey centre
Old Byre Heritage Centre
Aros Park
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin cruises
Trust Island Encounter
Mull Wild Life Expeditions
Calgary Art in Nature
travel across Mull to the Isle of Iona
with the Iona Abbey, 
Iona Heritage Centre, 
the Iona Pottery, 
and the Staffa boat trips to Fingal's cave
CalmacCaledonian MacBrayne
day excursions and ferries to island destinations from its Oban terminal

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links for web users!

AILLSTcontact the Oban Tourist Information Office on 
08707 200 630
www.scottish.heartlands.org/
 info@oban.visitscotland.com
for more visitor information on any of the above


Oban and Lorn Tourism Associationtake a look at the 
Oban and Lorn Tourism Association website at www.oban.org.uk  



OBan Web Camfeaturing the famous Oban web cam!



Undiscovered ScotlandUndiscovered Scotland
the Ultimate Online Guide for Scotland !

Oban Caledonian Hotel
'Unmissable on your Doorstep'

A downloadable .pdf file (approx 1.6MB)
An excellent leaflet provided by the Caledonian Hotel in Oban listing some very good things to see and do on your trip to Oban - a super start for those of you who don't know the area!

events and festivals!

Throughout the year numerous events and festivals take place including: fiddlers rallies; jazz and folk festivals; charities weeks; agricultural shows; highland games and gatherings; sea food fairs; gala days; ceilidh evenings; sheep dog trials; yacht racing; full programmes of rugby, football and shinty amongst others; castle and garden open days; golf tournaments; art exhibitions; music, dance and song festivals; concerts of every kind; local and national Mod competitions; flower shows - the list goes on! 
No matter when you chose to visit, you are sure to find plenty to do while you are here!

Local information giving details of the what's on programme is easily found in most shops and in the local press, so please ask us for an idea of what to expect during the time you want to visit us; Oban Town Diary - weekly list of what's on locally!and remember to look at  the Oban Town Diary with it's weekly list of local events, meetings, informative talks and so on, which is kept up to date with listings submitted by many local organisations.

the great outdoors!

For history lovers there is no shortage of archaeological sites, standing stones, cairns, burial mounds and so on, to say nothing of castles, industrial heritage sites, maritime history, and every kind of man-made structure you can think of!

In an area rightly famous for outstanding natural beauty it is no surprise to find that some of the best things to do involve getting closer to nature. The area is well known for fascinating geology, sites of special scientific interest, marine scenic areas and special areas of conservation.

Hill walking has always been popular, and less strenuous walking is available in many wooded paths and over open terrain. The Forestry Commission promote their forest walks, cycling trails and visitor facilities. Mountain biking is becoming more popular too, and a number of locations offer extensive tracks. Pony trekking is always good fun. You should find plenty of opportunity for looking at wildlife in the hills and forests or by or in the sea. Boat trips and charters of all kinds including sea angling and scuba diving, wildlife watching trips and photographic expeditions amongst others are all available locally.
Scottish Outdoor Accessclick the logo for information about
visiting outdoor areas in Scotland


And of course in a coastal area, sailing and watersports are widely available, everything from kayaks to power boats, windsurfing to scuba diving, dinghies to yachts.

And if you need to find a quiet spot just to sit and enjoy the view, or have a picnic, and get way from it all, then we have plenty of that too!

Argyll has something for everyone!

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