Melfort Pier & Harbour

Tourist Information Argyll

Just some of the things we recommend seeing and doing in and around Melfort (* Access for disabled persons)

Boat trips

• Sea.fari Adventures, Easdale, 01852300003
• Farsain Cruises, Craobh Haven 01852500664*
• Caledonian MacBrayne day cruises, Oban 01631 566688 *
• Borro Boats 01631563292
• Lochawe Boats 01866833256

Fishing

• Free fishing from the pier (mackerel from July to late August)
• All other fishing is permit fishing- Kilmelford shop 01852200271
• Fishing lessons at Inverawe, rods provided 01866822446

Watersports (ask at the office for availability)

• Craobh Haven Watersports 01852500664

Mountain Bikes

• Ardfem Cycle Hire 01852 500662

Horse riding

• Ardfem Riding Centre Appaloosa horses 01852 500632
• Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546603274

Clav Pigeon Shoot

• Brentfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546603 274

Diving

• Puffin Dive Centre, Oban. 5 star gold palm resort. Provides a wide variety of diving activities including half day trips and courses 0800 428181 *

Walking

• See the brochure in the house or ask in the office

Go Karting

• Tralee Rally Karting, open weekends and school holidays 01631 720297

Aromatherapy etc

• Treatments available - Aromotherapy , Reflexology, Therapeutic massage. 01631567054 *

Historical sites

• Gunpowder factory remains in Melfort
• 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 510 278
• Easdale Island Museum (see brochure in office)
• Oban War & Peace Exhibition, North Pier, Oban. Free entry

Restaurants

• Cuilfai1 Hotel, Kilmelford, The Puffer 01852200 579
• Skerry Bistro Bar & Loch Melfort Hotel 01852200233
• Lord of the Isles Restaurant 01852500658

Crinan Canal

• Visit the Crinan Canal and watch the boats go by while enjoying something from the coffee shop.

Castles

• Carnasserie Castle near Kilmartin; Dunollie Castle Ganavan Sands and Dunstaffnage Castle - Dunbeg, By Oban; Duart Castle by Mull
• 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

Gardens (phone or check in the office for opening times)

• Arduaine Gardens 01852200 366 *
• Crarae Gardens 01546866 149
• Ardmaddy Gardens 01852300 353
• An Cala Gardens 01852300 237
• Archatten Gardens 01631750274

Tours

• Bowman & MacDougall Tours (Mull/Iona/StafIa) 01631563221

Golf Courses

• Glencruitten Golf Club, Oban 01631562868
• Dalmally Golf Club 01631200 619
• Lochilphead Golf Course 01546602340
• Machrihanish Golf Course 01586 810213

• Rare Breeds Park
• Feed the animals and have a pleasant Walk: Turn right at Kilmore and follow the signs (closed end Oct -Mar)

Swimming

• Atlantis Leisure Oban 01631566800 or Lochgilphead 01546606676 *

Squash | Badminton | Table Tennis

• Kilmelford Village hall (some equipment avail, we recommend you bring your own rackets and balls). Key available from Melfort Pier & Harbour office

Distilleries
• Oban Distillery - Visitor Centre 01631564262 *

Sea Life

• Sea Life Centre - Marine life displays (check for seal feeding times). Outdoor adventure playground, picnic area and restaurant 01631720386 *

Cruachan Power Station

• Cruachan Power - A fascinating journey into a hollow mountain. Restaurant and visitor centre Station 01866 822618

Skiing

• Ski in the winter months at Aonach Mhor (Glen Coe). In summer take the gondola and enjoy the magnificent views. Restaurant at the top

Animals

• Zoological World - Small zoo, based South of Oban, 10 am - 6 pm 01631562481

Sea Mamals

• Whale and Dolphin Watching Trips - Based in Tobermory, on Mull, enjoy a trip in the local waters looking for whales, dolphins and porpoises 01688400223

Beaches

• Ganavan Sands Oban - Tralee Beach, Benderloch -Crinan Ferry, By Lochgilphead