Hunters Quay: A Journey
Hunters Quay: A Journey
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Dunoon Hunters Quay Argyll and Bute
Hunters Quay
Dunoon Hunters Quay Argyll and Bute 
Hunters Quay is only minutes from Dunoon. Its lovely stretch of sea views and its beautiful country houses make it a spectacular rural village.
Hunters Quay is small but a very attractive village, and allows access to the most beautiful rural areas situated amidst the rolling countryside in Argyll and Bute.
The village is surrounded by fabulous glens offering a rich variety of walks and wildlife; the evening air is alive and zesty, which adds to the enjoyment of your walk.
A place to escape from fast life, experience the finer things in life and breathe a little easier for a while. I can guarantee that you'll return refreshed, with an appreciation of all that is best about this unique village, and its people.
As you travel the breathtaking journey from Hunters Quay to Inverary and Tighnabruaich; the landscape spreads out like a giant three-dimensional map, a massive jigsaw of shapes, textures and colours. A wide variety of environments ranging from glens, tree covered hills, and mountains to spectacular sea views.
Hunters Quay is a base for touring to:
Benmore Botanic Gardens:
With their endless variety of rhododendrons; Benmore Garden is a large botanic garden situated between Dunoon and Loch Eck. It Features a large square walled garden and a waterfall. A cafe can be found at the entrance as well as a shop. Benmore features many magnificent trees and contains one of the finest collections of plants. Benmore is one of the four National Botanic Gardens of Scotland.
The emphasis is entirely placed upon the natural beauty of the plant life which is on public display. Since the Gardens were gifted to the nation, they have consistently fostered a reputation for the magnificence of its flowering trees and shrubs. The Botanic Gardens are a unique institution; it plays a vital role in both research and conservation, providing a safe haven for rare or endangered species of plants; whilst at the same time boosting immeasurably the riches of nature which Cowal can comfortably boast.
What a transformation! It is so beautiful, and so amazing to see how its still looks beautiful; even during the winter gloomy condition. The weather certainly dictates the mood of this garden. There is something truly indefinable about this place that reaches in to your soul and leaves you yearning to return. (Picture donated by Paul Travers).
Pucks Glen - Benmore. Magical place filled with gushing waterfalls and enchanting rock pools. (Picture donated by Paul Travers)
Inveraray (A popular tourist destination with a number of attractions incorporating the castle, the Inveraray Jail which is now a museum and the Arctic Penguin ship which is moored at the pier).
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Inveraray Castle
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Tighnabruaich (A village popular for sailing and yachting, and a number of cycle and walking routes. Driving from Hunters Quay to Tighnabruaich; you'll see stunning landscapes, and outstanding natural beauty, so have your camera ready.
Oban, is a resort town, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William and during the tourist season the town can be crowded by up to 25,000 people. Oban occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn. Oban Bay is a near perfect horseshoe bay, protected by the island of Kerrera, and beyond Kerrera is Mull. To the north is the long low island of Lismore, and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour. Attractions in Oban include the Waterfront Centre, the Oban Distillery, Dunstaffnage Castle and McCaig's Tower, which dominates the town's skyline.
Oban is an excellent base from which to explore the nearby islands of Mull and Iona.
Kiloran Bay - of the world's most beautiful beaches.
The drive west from Aberfeldy to Easdale, south of Oban, is stunning, Easdale itself is beautiful with its dark-slate, stone dykes and low, white, ex-quarrymen’s cottages, and has proved to be the perfect base for the seafari Adventurers. Seafari Adventures (Oban) was started by ex-schoolmaster, Tony, in 1999. He worked for 25 years as a maths teacher and Head of Physical Education at Glenalmond college near perth. The journey to Colonsay from Easdale takes just 55 minutes. The patchwork of islands, a world Heritage Site, is steeped in myth and legend, but there are also remains from its religious past. St Columba was said to have chosen Eileach an Naoimh as his favourite retreat.
Rothesay, where you can visit the Rothesay Castle which dates back to the 13th century.
Dunoon voted number Ten in Britain, and the top destination in Scotland
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To visit Dunoon:
From Glasgow follow the M8 to Greenock, continue driving to Gourock. From there you can take the 20 minutes ferry ride with Caledonian Macbrayne Ferry to Dunoon, or continue driving to McInroy Point and take the 20 minutes ferry ride with Western Ferries to Hunters Quay; (Discount tickets available in our shop from 5.30AM to 7.30PM); to go to Dunoon from here, turn left from Western Ferries car park, drive along the shoreline following the road, you should be in Dunoon within minutes.
To stop at the local shop "Quay Stores & Hunters Quay Post Office"; for a snack; after getting off Western ferries in Hunters Quay, Turn Right and take the first left up Cammesreinach Brae; you'll see the shop up the hill.
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The sailing from Gourock takes only 20 minutes, but your holiday to Dunoon begins when you hop on board the ferry for the islands adventure.
On board the vessel there is a coffee cabin for snacks, drinks, a range of sandwiches, confectionery, alcoholic and soft drinks.
On board each vessel you will find local brochures and timetables.
On certain vessels there are electronic games machines.
A regular train service runs from Glasgow Central to Gourock in time to catch the Calmac service to Dunoon.
Bus services are also available from Glasgow to Gourock.
If you decide to travel by car:
from Glasgow (VIA LOCH LOMOND), approx 1 hr & 30 minutes.
- Follow the M8 West towards Greenock/Erskine Bridge
- Leave the M8 at Junction 30, then join M898 motorway signposted Erskine Bridge
- Cross over the Erskine Bridge and turn left off the bridge onto A82
- Follow the road past Loch Lomondside to Tarbet, take left to A83 here, continue over the spectacular Rest & Be Thankful mountain pass
- Take next left turn onto A815 signposted “Dunoon”, (if you are visiting Cairndow first, it is straight ahead).
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