Can you swim at Ganavan sands?
Ganavan Beach also known as Ganavan Sands is a Green Coast Awarded sandy beach popular with families offering safe shallow swimming (though there is no lifeguard cover) and also featuring plenty of rock pools for exploration.
Where is Oban beach?
Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles. This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access, ample parking and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.
Are dogs allowed on Ganavan sands?
There are plenty of good walking routes in the area and dogs are allowed on the beach at any time of year. A car park can be found at the end of Ganavan Sands Road and there is a small holiday village nearby.
Can you walk around Oban?
Walking is popular with most visitors to Argyll and there are plenty of ‘Munros’ (Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet) for hill walkers to conquer.
Can you swim in Oban Scotland?
River Oude, Oban Clean and lively, the waters here make for a refreshing river swim. As with any wild river swimming, we advise you to take extra caution, especially as there are hidden rocks in some of the shallow parts here.
Is Oban worth visiting?
Even though it is not exactly off the beaten track, Oban is a little out of the way for many Scotland visitors. However, the pretty seaside town is well worth the slight detour from the main tourist route between Glasgow and the Central Highlands!
What sea is between Oban and Mull?
Firth of Lorn
The jewel in the starry crown of Argyll and Bute is the picturesque town of Oban, sitting on the dark blue waters of the Firth of Lorn overlooking the Islands of Mull, Kerrera and Lismore.
Is Dunstaffnage Castle dog friendly?
Visitors’ dogs are allowed at Dunstaffnage Castle, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
Is Dunollie Castle dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Dunollie. We do ask that they are kept on a lead.
Is Oban hilly?
Many of these terraces are raised beaches and extinct cliffs formed at the end of the last ice-age, and consequently the streets are pretty steep; which is a consideration if you happen to book into a bed and breakfast above the town.
Where do you walk in Oban?
5 Best Walks in and around Oban
- Kerrera Island. Visitors to Oban can’t help but notice the massive obelisk monument at the north end of the isle of Kerrera, guarding the entrance to the harbour.
- Pulpit Hill and Gallanach.
- Ganavan.
- Beinn Lora.
- Loch Gleann a’ Bhearraidh.
Are there dolphins in Loch Linnhe?
Loch Linnhe Wildlife Wildlife in the Loch is in abundance with many seals taking advantage of its small islands throughout its length; also popular are porpoises, Dolphins and many sea birds you could even see Golden Eagles souring above.
Can you walk around Loch Linnhe?
Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. This trail is great for trail running and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Is Oban a seaside town?
The jewel in the starry crown of Argyll and Bute is the picturesque town of Oban, sitting on the dark blue waters of the Firth of Lorn overlooking the Islands of Mull, Kerrera and Lismore.