From the A83 turn on to the B8001 and initially follow this to Skipness.
Venturing south from Skipness is a single track and narrow road with some steep hills and corners.
Back - track slightly to then follow the B842 south to Carradale and Campbeltown
Links & other points of interest.
Amazing photographic scenery
As you come down the hill on the B8001 looking towards Arran.
Skipness village
Has a licensed shop and seasonally open Seafood cabin.
Otters are regularly seen on this section of coastline
The Skipness area has walking and exploring at many beaches, castle, chapel and the Kintyre way.
Wildlife
Skipness road - Otters, Divers, Buzzards, Seals, Gannets diving.
Gannets
from Ailsa Craig moving north and diving for fish, visible the whole route from March - September
Kintyre way walking and cycling
All along this road the Kintyre way meets and then leaves inland. Lots of walking, running and cycling choices
The road south
has great views, plenty of parking, lay-bys and walking options, stunning beaches.
Walk and viewpoint south of Claonaig :-
Grogport
picnic site and stunning beach
Carradale
has local facilities, shop, hotel, public campsite, beaches and walks.
Saddell Abbey
Saddell Abbey was a Cistercian monastery in Argyll, Scotland, founded in 1207
Antony Gormley Sculpture & Beach walk
Saddell Bay, drive and park down the road on the opposite side to the Abbey
Ifferdale farmed Lamb, Farm & Bunkhouse
ifferdalefarm.co.uk
Views to Ailsa Craig on the south section of the road
Wildlife
Southern section for Hen Harriers
Campbeltown
is large town will all the facilities you would expect. The next filling station for fuel after Campbeltown is 26 miles to Clachan then 53 miles to Lochgilphead.
