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PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY -

Images submitted by walkers whilst on Kintyre and images submitted for the Photography Competitions can be viewed by clicking on the link above.

Walkers:-   submit your images taken whilst walking the Kintyre Way to flckr

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SALE - 2013 KINTYRE WAY CALENDARS

Now only £3.00 + p&P.  12 Stunning Images selected from the entries for the 2011 Photograph Competition.
  Enter Kintyre Way Shop

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Welcome to the Kintyre Way 

More island than mainland, the wonderfully unexplored Kintyre peninsula boasts hidden coves, deserted beaches along the wild Atlantic coast, tiny fishing communities, gentle hills, fabulous local produce and a welcoming friendly people.

Perhaps you've experienced some of it - a walk along Westport beach as the Atlantic surf crashes onto the shore; scallops, maybe, eaten at the water's edge; the sun setting over Jura; a shot of Springbank; otter spotting; a blustery picnic at the ruined thirteenth century chapel which marks the arrival point of St Columba prior to his trip to Iona. Now, with the launch of The Kintyre Way, you will be able to explore so much more.

Opened in August 2006 and stretching from Tarbert at the north end of the peninsula, to Dunaverty in the south, the way-marked Kintyre Way criss-crosses the peninsula, connecting communities and landscape, people and produce. 140km (87 miles) long with 4 to 7 days worth of walking, there is serious hiking and gentle rambles, all of which bring home the beautiful reality that is Kintyre.

Waymarking

Most of the route is waymarked by blue posts with the Kintyre Way logo on them . In Tarbert, Clachan and Campbeltown vinyl stickers are placed on lamp-posts to guide walkers while in some remote areas temporary waymarks consisting of blue topped wooden stakes are used. Look out for the mile marks which are found throughout the route. 

The Way has been created by the efforts of Argyll and the Islands Enterprise, (now known as Highlands and Island Enterprise), Forestry Commission, Scottish Natural Heritage, local windfarm trusts, local businesses, Leader and Argyll & Bute Council.

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The Kintyre Trail

This trail takes you around the Kintyre peninsula via roads - ideal for non-walking visitors who want to know more about the area.  There is a special website, describing the history of the area.  An informative "Kintyre Trail" leaflet is available from the Visitor Information Centre in Campbeltown or Tarbert.

 

 

 

 

 

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