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Route: Scotland
West Island WayKilchattan Bay to Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute 48km/30 miles The first waymarked long distance path on a Scottish island is a fairly easy walk including seashore, moorland, farmland and forest on the attractive Isle of Bute. The route forms a near-circle at both north and south ends, and with Rothesay at its central point it can be walked as two fairly lengthy day walks, returning by bus. Much of the route is along permissive paths that are closed one day a year in December: contact the ranger service (see below) for details. No connecting paths Local Authority Argyll & Bute Tourist Information Centre Rothesay 01700 502151, www.visitbute.com Public Transport. Bute can be reached by Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Wemyss Bay (rail connection to Glasgow) to Rothesay and from Colintraive to Rhubodach: both terminals are within easy walk of the route. For details ring 01475 650100 or visit www.calmac.co.uk. A bus connects Rothesay with Port Bannatyne and Kilchattan Bay: for details ring Rothesay Tourist Information (see above).
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