Jacqui’s guide to Barcaldine, Argyll
Sightseeing
Cycle along to our local castle, you can cycle around a loop taking in the sights along Loch Creran to the next village of Benderloch.
Barcaldine Castle
Cycle along to our local castle, you can cycle around a loop taking in the sights along Loch Creran to the next village of Benderloch.
Turn off towards Port Appin and park a short way along and n your right for the Jubilee Bridge walk over to the cycle path. Amazing views of the Castle Stalker and wildlife with information boards along the way.
Continue towards the castle and pop into the Old Inn for a refreshment while you take in the view. This is very popular so advise to book ahead for dinner reservations. Excellent steaks!
6 locals recommend
Appin
Turn off towards Port Appin and park a short way along and n your right for the Jubilee Bridge walk over to the cycle path. Amazing views of the Castle Stalker and wildlife with information boards along the way.
Continue towards the castle and pop into the Old Inn for a refreshment while you take in the view. This is very popular so advise to book ahead for dinner reservations. Excellent steaks!
Discover the history of the area or plan a walk through the hills and glens with or without a guide.
19 locals recommend
Glencoe Visitor Centre
Discover the history of the area or plan a walk through the hills and glens with or without a guide.
Pop over to the Isle of Lismore by ferry from Port Appin for a day out. Walk around the island or hire a bike and make sure to stop in at the café. A different pace of life.
13 locals recommend
Isle of Lismore Cafe
Pop over to the Isle of Lismore by ferry from Port Appin for a day out. Walk around the island or hire a bike and make sure to stop in at the café. A different pace of life.
Nevis Range Mountain Resort
Isle of Mull Cheese
Ardnamurchan Point and Lighthouse
Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdInveraray Castle
Glencoe Mountain Resort
White CorriesFood scene
A fantastic cafe beside the cycle path and opposite the famous Pink Shop. Personal favourite are the daily choice of fresh scones and coffee. Cycle along here for the Castle loop or even down to the beach at Tralee. You could even cycle to the airport for a quick flight!
15 locals recommend
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
2 A828A fantastic cafe beside the cycle path and opposite the famous Pink Shop. Personal favourite are the daily choice of fresh scones and coffee. Cycle along here for the Castle loop or even down to the beach at Tralee. You could even cycle to the airport for a quick flight!
Amazing friendly service with a jaw dropping view over the Castle to the Island of Lismore and across the Firth of Lorn. Fresh locally sourced produce, outdoor seating and gift shop. Ideal spot to grab some home made breakfast on the go or relax with scrumptious scones. A personal favourite.
45 locals recommend
Castle Stalker View
Amazing friendly service with a jaw dropping view over the Castle to the Island of Lismore and across the Firth of Lorn. Fresh locally sourced produce, outdoor seating and gift shop. Ideal spot to grab some home made breakfast on the go or relax with scrumptious scones. A personal favourite.
Opposite Castle Stalker, you can cycle here along the cycle path and take in the sights along the way. The Old Inn is famous for top quality steaks served in this old inn resurrected after more than 325 years, charming and friendly.
38 locals recommend
The Old Inn
2 A828Opposite Castle Stalker, you can cycle here along the cycle path and take in the sights along the way. The Old Inn is famous for top quality steaks served in this old inn resurrected after more than 325 years, charming and friendly.
Stunning spot for west coast sunsets with a meal or refreshments. Local seafood a speciality.
26 locals recommend
The Pierhouse Hotel
Stunning spot for west coast sunsets with a meal or refreshments. Local seafood a speciality.
Fabulous wee café, a nice half a day out to the Lochans and refreshment stop or en route to Glencoe.
23 locals recommend
Crafts & Things
Fabulous wee café, a nice half a day out to the Lochans and refreshment stop or en route to Glencoe.
Loch views, local, close to cycle in about half hour along cycle path or 10 minutes drive or about an hour walk along the path. Booking advisable in holiday times.
19 locals recommend
The Creagan Inn Restaurant & Bar
Loch views, local, close to cycle in about half hour along cycle path or 10 minutes drive or about an hour walk along the path. Booking advisable in holiday times.
Grab a fish supper and head on down to the beach, phone orders and cash only. Cash available from the pink shop at Benderloch. About 15 minutes drive or cycle of around 45 minutes along cycle path.
9 locals recommend
Tralee bay fish and chips
Grab a fish supper and head on down to the beach, phone orders and cash only. Cash available from the pink shop at Benderloch. About 15 minutes drive or cycle of around 45 minutes along cycle path.
You can walk over to the barn past the highland cows that supply milk for this amazing ice cream. Take a seat in the beautiful garden or in the barn and enjoy ice cream, home made cakes and refreshments. About half hour walk along the cycle path from the Loft. Seasonal hours current July 2022, check if later on the year.
It’s a really special wee corner of the village.
Highland Fold Ice Cream Oban
You can walk over to the barn past the highland cows that supply milk for this amazing ice cream. Take a seat in the beautiful garden or in the barn and enjoy ice cream, home made cakes and refreshments. About half hour walk along the cycle path from the Loft. Seasonal hours current July 2022, check if later on the year.
It’s a really special wee corner of the village.
Neighbourhoods
From here you can enjoy coastal walks, craft and local shops, meals and refreshments at the Pierhouse Hotel overlooking the small pier and ferry to the Isle of Lismore.
Favourite spot for sunsets.
13 locals recommend
Port Appin
From here you can enjoy coastal walks, craft and local shops, meals and refreshments at the Pierhouse Hotel overlooking the small pier and ferry to the Isle of Lismore.
Favourite spot for sunsets.
Quiet village beside Sutherland’s Grove walks and trails. The Oban to Fort William cycle path cuts through the forest.
There is a salmon hatchery, a primary school, a Camping & Caravanning campsite, a book swap box and a café 20 minutes walk for ‘biker breakfasts’ and food throughout the day.
Barcaldine
Quiet village beside Sutherland’s Grove walks and trails. The Oban to Fort William cycle path cuts through the forest.
There is a salmon hatchery, a primary school, a Camping & Caravanning campsite, a book swap box and a café 20 minutes walk for ‘biker breakfasts’ and food throughout the day.
Our local west coast town www.oban.org.uk for the latest on what’s happening. Distillery, museum, shops, McCaig’s Tower, ferry terminal for the Islands.
124 locals recommend
Oban
Our local west coast town www.oban.org.uk for the latest on what’s happening. Distillery, museum, shops, McCaig’s Tower, ferry terminal for the Islands.
Crafts and local specialities
Well worth a browse, local pottery where every item is made with care. We especially love our soup bowls!
Argyll Pottery
Well worth a browse, local pottery where every item is made with care. We especially love our soup bowls!