WALKERS

Waverley and Balmoral visit many places of outstanding beauty and what better way to appreciate this than by talking a walk!

Whether you are old or young, an experienced rambler or a complete beginner, our ships can take you to a suitable destination. Walking route maps can be obtained from the souvenir shop for certain areas. Recommended destinations are below

SCOTLAND CLYDE COAST

Cowalfest Walking & Arts festival is set within breathtaking scenery. Inspirational to artists and writers of Argyll’s Cowal Peninsula with its hills, lochs, firth, forests and the exotic trees and shrubs that flourish in the mild west coast climate, and of course the great diversity of wildlife including red squirels and eagles, not to mention wonderfully varied and enticing walks.

Programme includes Walks: old favourites and exciting new ones, Mountain bike rides, Horse rides, Tours of great houses in Cowal, Theatre and food events, Wildlife walks and events, Music, Talks.

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· Blairmore
· Dunoon
- Loch Lomond National Park

Benmore Botanic Gardens - near Dunoon
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In a magnificent mountainside setting on the Cowal Peninsula lies Benmore, an enchanting Garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Benmore's 120 acres boast over 300 species of rhododendron; Bhutanese and Chilean plantings and a spectacular avenue of Giant Redwoods. Another highlight is the avenue of Giant Sequoias planted in 1863 several of which are now more than 45 metres tall.
The Gardens are located 7 miles north of Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula. West Coast Motors operate a regular bus service daily from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to the Gardens. Call 01369 707701 for further details, or visit their website click here and click on timetables for Dunoon and Cowal Peninsula and download Dunoon-Ardentinny Service.


BRISTOL CHANNEL
· Ilfracombe
· Minehead
· Lundy

IRISH SEA
· Isle of Man

SOUTH COAST
· Jurassic Coast walks