It’s so easy to reach from all major cities in the Central belt and offers extensive walking opportunities for the beginner and enthusiast. The spiral stairs offer a panoramic view of the loch and the surrounding mountains. Argyll Holidays is part of Cowal Leisure Ltd, Registered in Edinburgh No. The wild animals, although secretive, are magnificent when spotted. Inveraray, Loch Awe, Lochgilphead and Knapdale, Achnabreck Cup and Ring carvings, Cairnbaan, Barnaline Oakwoods and Avich Falls, near Dalavich, Taynish National Nature Reserve, near Tayvallich, FEATURE: Paddling the Scottish Everglades. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate Golden eagles do occur in the area but are not so common. The interior has been sympathetically modernised, retaining its historic character whilst offering the best of modern comforts. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate On average, 3-star hotels in Loch Awe cost $138 per night, and 4-star hotels in Loch Awe are $178 per night. Loch Awe is Scotland's longest freshwater loch. Famous for its brown trout Loch Awe holds the British record for the largest rod-caught brown trout which weighed in at 31lb 12oz in 2001. Regular bus along the A85, but no dedicated bus stop at start. Our friends at Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park have compiled a list of the best routes, which you can check out here. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate using a map and compass. The castle is usually pretty quiet. Begin the walk by turning right out of the car park to head briefly north along the road, then turn left up a grassy path opposite a bungalow (Allt na Feidh). The castle is entered through a doorway marked 1693. With an abundance of routes in and around our holiday parks, Argyll Holidays really does make for the perfect walking destination. Limited availability durations are only available over very specific dates. After passing a set of water tanks the ascent continues; there are some good views looking back over Loch Awe. Please send me infrequent emails about special offers, and other interesting news. On the pretty river bank, below the fine second bridge, is a post showing how the floodwaters from the higher reaches of the Orchy can push up the water level at times. Turn left again here to return to the start. Kilchurn Castle is just along the shore and is one of the best maintained medieval castles in Scotland. Park in the Inverinan Forestry Commission car park. One of the most popular walks in the local area, The Dukes Pass Circular starts in Lochgoilhead village and takes about 3-4 hours to complete - If you are thinking of taking kids along, make sure you pack a picnic! Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Loch Awe is also home to pike, perch, char and rainbow trout which attracts anglers of all abilities. In summer months the resident species like blue tit, great tit, robin and chaffinch are joined by a host of migrants that spend the winter around the Mediterranean or in Africa.