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4-day Argyll & Oban coast

Follow the A83 from Inveraray into Kilmartin’s ancient landscape, then finish with Oban’s harbour food. This mainland trip puts archaeology and small-town stops ahead of ferry logistics.

Trip code :WT-CODE 6004

Curated by Wee Coo Campers · A self-drive route to make your own.

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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

DayStart → endDriving
Day 1Renfrew → Inveraray1.5–2 h driving65–75 miles
Day 2Inveraray → Lochgilphead1–1.5 h driving40–55 miles
Day 3Lochgilphead → Inveraray2.5–3.5 h driving95–115 miles
Day 4Inveraray → Renfrew1.5–2 h driving65–75 miles
Map & stops

Pink: overnight · Green: sights · Orange: food · Blue: useful stops

Stops

Choose a day to see its road journey. Tap a shared overnight pin for all its nights.

Daily directions
  1. Day 1 · Inveraray Directions ↗
  2. Day 2 · Kilmartin Glen Directions ↗
  3. Day 3 · Oban Directions ↗
  4. Day 4 · Return to Renfrew Directions ↗

Get to know the places on this route

Argyll & Oban guide →

Your day-by-day plan

Your day-by-day plan

Day 1

Inveraray

Day 1Inveraray65–75 miles · 1.5–2 h driving

Renfrew → Inveraray

Things to do

Walk the harbourfront and choose one heritage visit. This is a useful first west-coast night after the afternoon handover, rather than pushing straight to the far end of Kintyre.

Eat & drink

Brambles Café, Inveraray: a town-centre meal or coffee stop.

Practical details

Town-centre food and coffee during the Inveraray harbour and heritage stop. Have the meal here before the drive to your Loch Fyne pitch.

Sleep

Argyll Caravan Park: Inveraray.

Practical details

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.

Directions ↗

Day 2

Kilmartin Glen

Day 2Kilmartin Glen40–55 miles · 1–1.5 h driving

Inveraray → Lochgilphead

Things to do

Start at Kilmartin Museum for context, then choose a short circuit of the glen’s monuments. The museum makes the archaeology more meaningful than stopping at stones without their story.

Eat & drink

Kilmartin Museum: check the current café offer as part of planning your visit.

Practical details

Start here for the story behind Kilmartin Glen’s stones and cairns. Pair the museum with the outdoor monuments and its café when service fits.

Sleep

Lochgilphead Caravan Park: Lochgilphead.

Practical details

The useful overnight for Kilmartin and the southern stage.

Facilities: Hardstanding serviced pitches with water, drain and electric point; heated shower and toilet cubicles.

Alternative: Argyll Caravan Park. A different base; revise the driving leg and confirm a touring pitch.

Directions ↗

Day 3

Oban

Day 3Oban95–115 miles · 2.5–3.5 h driving

Lochgilphead → Inveraray

Oban harbour
© roger nightingale · CC BY-SA 2.0

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.

Practical details

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.

Practical details

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.

Directions ↗

Day 4

Return to Renfrew

Day 4Return to Renfrew65–75 miles · 1.5–2 h driving

Inveraray → Renfrew

Things to do

Breakfast at your final pitch, then return to Renfrew. Aim to arrive around 11:00, allowing time for traffic, refuelling and the standard noon handback.

Eat & drink

Breakfast in the van before departure.

Sleep

No overnight: return day.

Directions ↗

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