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The town
of Tighnabruaich, on the Kyles of Bute, are quite remote
situated as they are on the Cowal peninsula. The Island of Bute
in the Clyde estuary creates a narrow passage between itself and
the Cowal peninsula, this is known as the Kyles of Bute, a very
beautiful part of Argyll. Tighnabruaich is the main population
centre in this area and is a popular stopping off point for
travellers in both cars or boats.
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According to an article in the
Scotsman (29th Mar 2007) The A8003 along the Kyles of Bute is
"Gob smacking". High praise indeed. To get to this area from
Glasgow, you can either drive down Loch Lomond side, another
beautiful area and then up over the "Rest and be Thankful"
another great area for scenery and then take the Dunoon turnoff,
and then head for Tighnabruaich, or alternatively take the car
ferry from Gourock if coming from the Central belt or the Car
ferry from Tarbert if coming from Kintyre. The journey from all
directions is rewarding in its splendour. |
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Puffer on the Kyles of Bute |
The
general area has many walks including the Cowal way which is a
47 mile long route along the Cowal peninsula. It is also a
popular area for cycling as the roads are generally quite and
there are numerous forestry tracks as well including Ardlamont
forest and Glenan woods.
Tighnabruaich is also popular for canoeists, photographers and
anglers. One of the great things about the Kyles coastal road is
that there are a large number of places to stop and in for the
canoeists, you can just about launch a canoe anywhere here.
Equally so you can fish anywhere on the Kyles with plenty of
places to stop and park. You can also permit fish for Salmon and
Trout on the rivers and inland lochs. There is also boat
hire in the area and diving is very popular here too.
The small
village of Kames near Tighnabruaich is also worth visiting. |
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