The Cowal Peninsula is
located within the Scottish Highlands and is perfectly placed for
easy access to and from Central Scotland, Glencoe, the Mull of
Kintyre and the islands of the Clyde. Described by many as a 'hidden
gem' it has forests, mountains, beaches, and gardens - perfect for
those who enjoy the Great Outdoors.
There
are lots of things to discover...
View from Cowal towards the
Isle of Bute
This is one of the many
spectacular views you may witness whilst on holiday at The Wee Ludging. The
area has outstanding natural beauty, contrasting coulours, seas of green
and blue, and rich forest landscape.
Here's a sample of the many, many things available to see and do when on
holiday
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Pucks
Glen
Magical 'Lord of the Rings' walk in the woods, following the stream through
the Glen. Let your imagination take you to a time of myth and
legend
Botanical
Gardens
Stroll through the avenue of Giant Redwoods Benmore Botanical Gardens which
is a major must-do in the area. Visit the Victorian Fernery, climb the
Benmore hill to the Viewpoint and enjoy refreshment in the cafe
WILDLIFE
Red
Squirrel
The area abounds with bird and wildlife - the Red Squirrel is a native to
these part, whilst the Otter has made a return and even the elusive Pine
Marten has been seen. The shores of Loch Eck and the Holy Loch Nature
Reserve are home to Curlew, Sandpiper and Heron, and by the River Eachaig
Dipper, Wagtail, Jay and Woodpecker have been sighted. Only recently,
Osprey has been sighted on the Holy Loch, and the majestic Golden Eagle in
the skies above Strath Eachaig
ACTIVITIES
Kayaking Loch
Eck
Boat Cuise Loch Lomond
Gourock Outdoor
Pool
There are opportunities
for Golf, Fishing, Boating, Biking, Cycling and Kayaking in the forests,
glens and hills, whilst Pony-trekking, Paint-Balling and Quadbiking
facilities are easily accessible
ATTRACTIONS
'Gothic' Mount Stuart,
Isle of Bute Museum,
Attraction
The Waverley Paddle Steamer, Harbour
Dunoon
Auchindrain, by
Inveraray Rural Life
Museum
Rannoch Moor, Glencoe
The
Clyde
Also visit Inveraray, home of
Inveraray Jail and Inveraray Castle and nearby Auchindrain Rural Life
Museum. Visit the Isle of Bute, Rothesay Castle or the gothic mansion of
Mount Stuart. Even take a day travelling by Loch Lomond shores to Glencoe,
the Trossachs, Oban or Glencoe or a day tour to the Standing Stones, Stone
Circles and Cairns of Kilmartin. The big city, Glasgow and the hugely
popular Kelvingrove Museum, Art Galleries galore, Transport Museum and
Science Centre, many of which are free to visit, is a 90 min
drive
