Stage 9 - Knapdale North - Loch Sween, Tayvallich, Keils

From Lochgilphead take the A816 north towards Oban and after a couple of miles turn onto the A841 following the Crinan canal.

Take the next left on the B8025, then another left at the war memorial. This roads leads down Loch Sween to a dead end with plenty to see on the way.

On the return turn left at the war memorial to explore Tayvallich, Carsaig and Keils.




Links and points of interest

Cairnbann hotel on the Crinan canal.
At the A816, B841 junction 
Walking, cycling and fishing on the canal.
Fishing does not require a specific permit
Laybys and overnight parking spots along the canal
Heart of Argyll Wildlife Organisation center - Barr an Daimph
Visit the website for opening times and details of guided walks and events in the area

Venture West boat trips
Crinan also Tayvallich
PA31 8SW  07789 071188
Scottish Beaver Trial
Information from Heart of Argyll Wildlife, above or from the visitor center (map above)
Castle Sween
Left at the war memorial, follow the road to the Castle and Kilmory knap beach
Kilmory Knap beach
Caol Scotnish loch and picnic area
On the Tayvallich road just before the village
Tayvallich
Tayvallich coffee shop
Tayvallich PA31 8PJ
Phone: 01546 870281
Tayvallich Inn
Address: Tayvallich, Lochgilphead PA31 8PN
Hours: 12–11pm
Phone: 01546 870282
Menu: tayvallichinn.com
Jura passenger ferry
March 29th until September 25th 2017
NO TUESDAY SAILINGS
Call 07768 450000
Advance booking required
Leachive Camping, Caravan and Microlodges
http://www.leachive.co.uk/ 01546 870206
Carsaig bay and views to Jura
Turn right in Tayvallich and follow the road for about a mile
Taynish peninsula walks and mill
After Tayvallich turn right and follow the signs
Keils chapel
Keils peninsula walks & wildlife spotting.
Follow the B8025 to the end of the peninsula.