Argyll & Oban by campervan
Loch Fyne food, Kilmartin’s ancient stones and the working harbour at Oban.
Inveraray, Kilmartin, then Oban
Follow Inveraray, Kilmartin and Oban as separate stages. This gives Argyll a story beyond a coastal drive: town and loch first, prehistoric landscape next, then a working ferry harbour. The Kilmartin leg uses the A83/A816; it is longer than going directly from Inveraray to Oban.
Why choose it: Food, history and coast in one mainland trip; no ferry booking needed unless you extend to an island.
The trade-off: The A83 can be disrupted at the Rest and Be Thankful, and a coastal detour makes a ferry connection less forgiving.
Drive times and approach
| Leg | Planning allowance |
|---|---|
| Renfrew → Inveraray | Allow 1½–2 hours |
| Inveraray → Oban directly | Allow about an hour; Kilmartin is an additional leg |
Allow longer for village stops, traffic and the slower local roads. These are planning estimates.
Map of the area
Map & stops
Tap a pin for the named stop. Follow campsite arrival instructions for the final approach.
Three stages along the Argyll coast
Loch Fyne evening
Explore Inveraray's harbourfront and choose the castle or town heritage for the following morning. Brambles is the town food stop. Avoid turning collection afternoon into a race all the way to Oban.
Understand the glen, then follow the coast
Start at Kilmartin Museum, then walk part of its monument trail. Sleep at Lochgilphead Caravan Park for this stage rather than commuting back to Oban.
Oban on foot
Leave the van in suitable town parking, have lunch at Food from Argyll at the Pier and walk the waterfront. Stay at North Ledaig for the Oban stage; it is outside town, so plan dinner transport rather than assuming a walk back.
Loch Fyne and harbour food
- Brambles, Inveraray: Town-centre food and coffee during the Inveraray harbour and heritage stop. Have the meal here before the drive to your Loch Fyne pitch.
- Food from Argyll at the Pier: An Oban pier-side lunch during the waterfront walk. On ferry days, eat before vehicle check-in and keep the boarding time separate.
Match the pitch to the coastal stage
- Lochgilphead Caravan Park: The useful overnight for Kilmartin and the southern stage.
- North Ledaig Caravan Park: A coastal pitch north of Oban for the harbour or a following ferry. The site is outside town: arrange the evening journey back before dinner.
The A83 approach and Oban connections
Roseview has closed, so older overnight recommendations need replacing. Check the A83 before choosing your approach. Add a mainland night before handback if the trip includes a Mull ferry.
Routes through this area
4-day Argyll & Oban coast
Inveraray, Kilmartin’s archaeology and an Oban harbour lunch over four hire days.
Best for: Kilmartin archaeology and Loch Fyne food
- Driving
- Moderate
- Season
- Spring–autumn; confirm seasonal touring dates
- Ferries
- Roads only
6-day Mull & Iona slow tour
Tobermory and Calgary from Salen, Iona on foot and a mainland final night.
Best for: Mull beaches and Iona on foot
- Driving
- Slow island roads and two vehicle crossings
- Season
- Spring–autumn; confirm seasonal touring dates
- Ferries
- 2 vehicle crossings
6-day Kintyre & Argyll coast
Tarbert, Campbeltown and Machrihanish’s beach, finishing back in Inveraray.
Best for: Kintyre beaches, Tarbert and Campbeltown
- Driving
- Long peninsula transfers
- Season
- Spring–autumn; confirm seasonal touring dates
- Ferries
- Roads only
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More local picks
Brambles Café, Inveraray
Town-centre food and coffee during the Inveraray harbour and heritage stop. Have the meal here before the drive to your Loch Fyne pitch.
Argyll Caravan Park
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.
Food from Argyll at the Pier
An Oban pier-side lunch during the waterfront walk. On ferry days, eat before vehicle check-in and keep the boarding time separate.
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