Independent Kintyre Way 
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Newly opened in August 2006 and stretching from Tarbert Harbour, in the north of the peninsula, to Dunaverty Bay in the south, the Kintyre Way allows exploration of this as yet undiscovered part of Scotland. The 89 mile (144km) Kintyre way criss-crosses Kintyre connecting communities and explores tiny fishing villages, hidden coves and inlets, breathtaking beaches and genuinely friendly locals.
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This is the area the Vikings tried to claim as an island by dragging their boats across the narrow neck of land at Tarbert (translated from the Old Norse as Boat Drag).
Much of the walking is on forest tracks and quiet roads but one section does cross remote open moorland where route finding skills will be required if visibility is poor.
Accommodation is extremely limited at some locations along the Kintyre Way so early booking is strongly recommended. If accommodation is unavailable at the overnight stops taxi transfers to/from off route accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost.
We are offering two packages on the Kintyre Way Superior and Premier.
On both packages evening meals are available either at your accommodation or nearby at a local pub / hotel. Packed lunches are obtainable either from accommodation providers or local shops. Details will be provided in your holiday dossier.
Baggage transfers for 1 bag per person are included on all options so you only need to carry a day pack.
In addition to this self guided independent holiday we are also offering the Kintyre Way as part of our guided walking programme.
Start: Tarbert – flexible time
Superior Option Finish: – Southend after breakfast
Deluxe Option Finish: Campbeltown (finish of walking is at Southend the previous day) after breakfast
Available: All year. All departures are subject to accommodation availability.
Typical Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Tarbert and settle in to your accommodation.
Day 2: Walk to Claonaig – approximately 12 miles. Taxi transfer back to Tarbert.
Day 3: Taxi transfer to Claonaig. Walk to Clachan – approximately 10 miles
Day 4: Walk to Tayinloan – approximately 9 miles
Day 5: Walk to Carradale – approximately 15 miles
Day 6: Walk to Campbeltown – approximately 19 miles (can be shortened by a few miles by using the local bus service)
Day 7: Walk to Southend – approximately 22 miles (the local bus can be used to miss out 5 miles of road walking). On our Premier option your final night is spent at Southend. On the Deluxe option a taxi will take you back to your Campbeltown hotel for the night.
Day 8: Onward travel
Superior Option - What's Included
Includes:
- 7 nights guest house or small hotel accommodation (ensuite where possible)
- 7 breakfasts
- Overnight bag transfers - 1 bag per person
- Route map and dossier
- Emergency telephone support
Not included:
- Packed lunches and evening meals
- Transport to Tarbert or from Southend
- Cost of public transport / taxi if accommodation is off route
Optional extras:
- Additional nights in on route for a rest day or taking in the island of Gigha – please ask for a quote before booking.
Price:
£485 per person based on minimum of 2 people in the group
Single room supplement £100 (maximum of 1 single room per party – if you require multiple single rooms please contact us prior to booking)
£579 per person for individual bookings – price includes single room supplement
Premier Option - What's Included
Includes:
- 7 nights ensuite hotel accommodation - 1 night spent on island of Gigha (subject to availability)
- 7 breakfasts
- Overnight bag transfers - 1 bag per person
- Route map and dossier
- Return taxi transfer to / from accommodation on day 2
- Taxi from Southend to Campbeltown on day 7
- Return ferry to Gigha accommodation on day 4
- Emergency telephone support
Not included:
- Packed lunches and evening meals
- Transport to Tarbert or from Campbeltown
- Cost of public transport / taxi if other accommodation is off route
Optional extras:
- Additional night on island of Gigha allowing for a full day to be spent on the island – please ask for a quote before booking.
Prices:
£615 per person based on minimum of 2 people in the group
Single room supplement £140 (maximum of 1 single room per party – if you require multiple single rooms please contact us prior to booking)
£889 per person for individual bookings – price includes single room supplement
Book Your Independent Walking Holiday
2 or more: Minimum 2 people per booking
Individual: Individual bookings
| Option | Price | SRS | Choose your date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior
(2 or more) |
£485 pp | £100 | |
| Superior
(Individual) |
£579 pp | Incl. | |
| Premier
(2 or more) |
£615 pp | £140 | |
| Premier
(Individual) |
£889 pp | Incl. |
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