Oban
In a delightful walled garden, complete with a cosy on-site bar
The Camping and Caravanning Club's Oban site is some 13 miles from the town of the same name. Follow the A828 along the coast of Loch Crearan to Barcaldine. Drive through the lovely wrought iron gate into the sheltered site.
Behind the saite is Sutherland's Grove, named after the owner of the house to which this garden originally belonged.
* To the north is Glen Coe which has woodland walks and mountain bike trails.
* The A828 leads to Fort William, a centre for outdoor pursuits. If you don't want to walk up Ben Nevis then visit one of the many tourist facilities or the fascinating museum.
* Take the road south to the Sea-Life and Marine Sanctuary. It has an underwater observatory and seal pup nursery.
* Barcaldine Castle stands above the loch and is reputed to be haunted.
* Nearby Benderloch has a petrol station and a general store. Many forest walks start here.
* Follow a narrow road inland, along the shores of Loch Etive, to the beautiful gardens of Ardchattan Priory.
* Catch a bus from the site to Oban. Visit the Rare Breeds Farm Park and McCaig's Folly. There are many shops and places to eat. McTavish's Kitchen has a Scottish night - complimentary tickets are available for campers. You can tour the distillery and get a wee dram. Ferries depart for the isles of Mull, Staffa, lona, Lismore, Tiree and the Outer Hebrides.
* Head inland along the A85 to Taynuilt for a cruise on Loch Etive, and then on to Cruachan, the power station inside the mountain - entry is free if you cycle there.
* The woods behind have forest walks and cycle tracks.
Oban was the runner-up in last year's Most Improved Park in Scotland awards, sponsored by Calor Gas.
Visitor's opinion:
"The licensed bar is ideal after a hard day's touring."
C Farnworth
Did you know?
The soil of the walled garden was originally ballast on ships coming from Ireland to Oban.
If you want to see seals basking, take a cruise down Loch Etive.
This campsite would be a great inclusion in Scotland motorhome tour. You can explore at your leisure and 'wild camp' if you like or find a wonderful campsite such as this one. If you wish to do this, there are many motor home rental companies throughout England and Scotland who can supply campervans, motorhomes or even large american RVs.
Typically their motorhomes are less than 12 months old and are easy to drive.
If you wish to buy a motorhome, one website with an excellent range of motorhomes for sale is http://www.motorhomesdirect.co.uk.
This website is also a great resource for finding private campervan hire.
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