- Overview
- Day-by-day itinerary
- Photos
- Best for
- Kilmartin archaeology and Loch Fyne food
- Driving
- Moderate
- When to go
- Spring–autumn; confirm seasonal touring dates
- Ferries
- Mainland roads; no vehicle ferry
Why this trip: Inveraray, Kilmartin and Oban combine Loch Fyne food, archaeology and harbour scenery without a ferry.
The trade-off: The Oban day also returns to Inveraray, so keep admissions and longer walks selective.
Your trip at a glance
4 hire days · 3 nights · approximately 265–320 miles
| Day | Drive & overnight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renfrew → Inveraray Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray Approx. 65–75 miles | 1.5–2 h |
| 2 | Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray → Kilmartin Glen Lochgilphead Caravan Park, Lochgilphead Approx. 40–55 miles | 1–1.5 h |
| 3 | Lochgilphead Caravan Park, Lochgilphead → Oban Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray Approx. 95–115 miles | 2.5–3.5 h |
| 4 | Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray → Return to Renfrew Renfrew Approx. 65–75 miles | 1.5–2 h |
Rounded planning allowances, not live navigation. Driving excludes walks, food stops, traffic and ferry sailing/check-in. Use each day’s directions for current routing. First-day travel starts after the 14:00 Renfrew handover; the final day is reserved for the noon return.
Map & stops
Pink: overnight · Green: sights · Orange: food · Blue: useful stops
Choose a day to see its road journey. Tap a shared overnight pin for all its nights.
Daily directions
- Day 1 · Inveraray Directions ↗
- Day 2 · Kilmartin Glen Directions ↗
- Day 3 · Oban Directions ↗
- Day 4 · Return to Renfrew Directions ↗
Get to know the places on this route
Open a day for its drive, food stop and overnight pitch. Mileage and times are estimates; ferry time is additional.
Your day-by-day plan
Day 1
Inveraray
Day 1 · Inveraray65–75 miles · 1.5–2 h driving
Renfrew → Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray
Approx. 65–75 miles · allow 1.5–2 h driving
Day 2
Kilmartin Glen
Day 2 · Kilmartin Glen40–55 miles · 1–1.5 h driving
Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray → Lochgilphead Caravan Park, Lochgilphead
Approx. 40–55 miles · allow 1–1.5 h driving
Day 3
Oban
Day 3 · Oban95–115 miles · 2.5–3.5 h driving
Lochgilphead Caravan Park, Lochgilphead → Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray
Approx. 95–115 miles · allow 2.5–3.5 h driving
Things to do
Leave the van in an appropriate town car park and explore the harbour on foot. A waterfront lunch and one viewpoint are a better combination than squeezing in a distant island crossing.
Eat & drink
Food from Argyll at the Pier — especially useful around ferry travel.
An Oban pier-side lunch during the waterfront walk. On ferry days, eat before vehicle check-in and keep the boarding time separate.
Sleep
Argyll Caravan Park — Inveraray.
An Inveraray base for the Loch Fyne stage, before continuing south towards Kilmartin.
Facilities: Gravel vehicle pitches, two toilet/shower blocks, washing-up and laundry. The chemical disposal point accepts eco products; blue chemicals are prohibited.
Pitch booking: Published pitch arrival is from 13:00, departure by noon. Arrange arrivals after 17:00 with the operator.
Alternative: Lochgilphead Caravan Park. Farther down the A83, so adjust the following stage.
Day 4
Return to Renfrew
Day 4 · Return to Renfrew65–75 miles · 1.5–2 h driving
Argyll Caravan Park, Inveraray → Renfrew
Approx. 65–75 miles · allow 1.5–2 h driving
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