Air an Oir - Adults Only Self Catering Accommodation in Ardnamurchan for up to 4 adults.
Self Catering for adults only - Beautiful Holiday Location on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in Argyll, West Highlands of Scotland.
Things to See & Do in Ardnamurchan
The Ardnamurchan
lighthouse sits at the most westerly point of the
British mainland, where you can climb to the top of Ardnamurchan
lighthouse between April and October, or enjoy the outlook from the
viewing platform by the fog horn, which is a well-established whale and
dolphin watching area. There is also a coffee shop.
Beaches
There are beautiful beaches around Ardnamurchan, Sanna
Bay with its beautiful white sands being the largest. There are
also Portuairk, Kilmory and Achateny beaches (the last two being nearest
to Air an Oir).
Of course there is the small beach in the bay in front of Air an Oir.
Camas nan Geall also has a beach, however it is more known for the
ruined villages at Bourblaige and the Clan Campbell cemetery which has
some interesting carved gravestones. There is also a great
walk here.
West Ardnamurchan:
Kilchoan the most westerly village in the UK. There is a
shop and petrol station. There is also the car/passenger
ferry to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull where you can
spend a wonderful day out or catch the bus and visit the island of
Iona.
The Kilchoan Community Centre offers a wide range of facilities
including fitness suite, sports hall, Internet facilities, tourist
information, etc.
Kilchoan Blog - A Diary of a Scottish Village - Kilchoan & West Ardnamurchan information
Boat trips to Tobermory on Isle of Mull, Whale Watching Trips
to Isle of Eigg and Wildlife Trips around Loch Sunart on the charter
boat Laurenca. You can also hire small boats for sea
fishing, or exploring Loch Sunart.
Ardnamurchan
Natural History and Visitor Centre providing an
introduction to the natural environment of Ardnamurchan, the most
westerly part of the British mainland. Also a tearoom and gift/book
shop.
Walking - Here are just a few walks in the local
area:
Great Walk from the house, via Ockle to Gortenfern, Kentra (singing
Sands)- 4 Hours return trip. Or carry on to the
village of Acharacle and catch the local bus back (check
bus times).
Ormsaigbeg Hills and Beinn-na-Seilg (Hunters Ben)
Starting at the end of the road at Ormsaigbeg, two miles
past Kilchoan. Climb the ridge, lookout for the two lochans behind the
ridge. Then onto Beinn na Seilg, this peak has the distinction of being
the most westerly summit above 1000ft on the British mainland. Great
views down Sound of Mull and out to Coll & Tiree. 2 hours return. Beinn
na Seilg & Ben Hiant walk - route descriptions.
Walk
Ben Hiant which rises to a height of 528m (1732 feet)
and sits 3 miles east of Kilchoan.
Circular Route from Portuairk to Ardnamurchan Point & Lighthouse.
Bird Watching & Wildlife Ardnamurchan Peninsula with it's
diverse landscape & coastline harbours an abundance of wildlife
& bird life. Look out for Golden & Sea Eagle, Red Deer, Otters,
Seals....
Eating Out:
Kilchoan House Hotel Bar meals & snacks available
at lunchtime or evenings. Advanced booking required for our dining room.
Acharacle Area:
The village of Acharacle is served by two hotels, a post office and
tearoom, an excellent village store with all provisions, a bakery, fish
and chip shop, and an Outdoors shop.
There is a beautiful beach at Dorlin with it's 14th century stronghold
of the MacDonalds of Clanranald - Castle Tioram. As well as the beaches
at Ardtoe and Kentra (see walk
above from Ockle to Kentra)...
Links to some interesting things to see & do around
Acharacle...
Ardshealach Lodge Restaurant is a beautifully appointed
old hunting lodge which has been magnificently restored and converted to
provide a few letting bedrooms and an excellent dining room serving
delicious locally-sourced food.
Loch Shiel Cruises - Bird Watching, Wildlife and
Historical Cruises on Loch Shiel.
www.otter-adventures.co.uk - Adventures and Journeys exploring Ardnamurchan
Sunart Oakwoods Initiative - Development project which aims to restore and expand the native woodlands of the wider Sunart area. Woodland paths, wildlife hide, great areas for walking and picnics.