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Isle of Bute Group

We are the Isle of Bute Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet at West Kirk car park for car sharing to Rhubodach ferry at 8.10. Drive to Portavadie approx 50 mins, park cars. Go as foot passengers on Portavadie ferry at 9.30 as they are every hour only. Arrive Tarbert 10am for key events of food festival. Cafe C'dora for coffee/breakfast, then seafood festival and street market. Seafood demonstration in harbour. Afternoon various walk options, white beach short easy walk preferred but can add any one of the 3 loops above the castle if time allows. Portavadie ferry home, probably 4 or 5pm and return to Rothesay. Contact the leader on 07752 215915 to arrange car sharing beforehand.

Saturday, 6 July 2024
Start time:
7:45 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08546 64828
Nearest postcode:
PA20 0AU
what3words:
parsnips.soggy.shampoos
Start time:
7:45 am

West Kirk car park at 7.45am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking