Golf Varied
opportunities await the golfer in Oban, Mull and Lorn. Two of
Scotlandâs most secluded 9-hole courses are located at Taynuilt
overlooking Loch Etive and Dalmally overlooking Loch Awe. The
island of Eriska at the mouth of Loch Creran 12 miles north
of Oban boasts a distinctive 6-hole course offering a serious
challenge for any level of golfer. The 9-hole course across
the bridge over the Atlantic on the Isle of Seil is suitable
for all levels of player. The town of Oban itself boasts an
excellent course at Glencruitten. From Oban, a short ferry ride
takes you to the beautiful island of Mull where you will find
enjoyable courses : Craignure Golf Course, close to the ferry
landing point, and the delightful 9-hole course close to Tobermory,
the islandâs picture-postcard capital.
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Fishing
The spectacular Oban, Mull & Lorn coastline is varied and
extremely attractive to the sea angler with shingle and sandy
beaches and rocky outcrops of easy access.
The coastline of Lorn is indented with sheltered sealochs and
bays, where pier fishing is always popular, as it is on the
islands. Boats can be chartered in many of the larger ports
for offshore fishing. Inland, Lochs Awe and Avich are perhaps
the best known in the area for trout and salmon, and a range
of course fish, while Inverawe Fisheries are well-stocked with
rainbow trout. There are also many fine rivers, including the
Bellart and Ba on Mull and the Orchy in the east. Permits are
required for loch fishing, but shore fishing is free of charge,
as long as you are not next to a private river estuary.
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Mull and Lorn
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Surrounding the holiday town of Oban there are a number of low
level walks offering views over Oban Bay towards Mull. The Caledonian
Forest Park Reserve covers much of the Lorn area to the east
of Oban and there a number of enjoyable way marked walks throughout.
The famous Isle of Mull offers a number of areas to delight
the walker. There are gentle forest walks near the island's
picturesque capital Tobermory and southern coastal routes where
you can experience its dramatic southern shoreline. It is also
possible to walk around the magical smaller islands such as
Tiree, Coll and Kerrera.
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Sailing
and watersports With a magnificent sealoch indented coastline, as well
as fine inland lochs and rivers, there is plenty of opportunity
to indulge in the best of watersports in Oban, Mull &
Lorn. Scotland's west coast is renowned as being amongst the
best sailing waters in the world, with superb marina facilities
at Croabh Haven and moorings at Dunstaffnage, Oban, Tobermory
and Creran. Tiree is an excellent venue for windsurfing, with
Atlantic breakers rolling on to the wide, sandy beaches.
Sea canoeing and kayaking is also popular, as is water skiing.
Inland, boat trips are available on beautiful Loch Awe, and
you can canoe on many lochs and rivers, including certain
sections of the River Orchy, through the stunning Glen Orchy
in the east of the area.
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Wildlife
Wildlife abounds in the South and East Lorn area where you may
glimpse rare seabirds and perhaps an otter or two. The picturesque
islands of Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree and the seas around them
are a nature lovers paradise. Here you will find an abundance
of marine life, including numerous types of dolphins, whales,
seals, marine invertebrates and fish. The islands are an important
local breeding ground for seabirds, and you can also expect
to see golden and white-tailed eagles, red deer and otters.
There are a number of operators which offer wildlife tours of
the area and are also respectful of the areaâs unique natural
environment.
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Horseriding
On horseback is the ideal way to explore the stunning scenery of Oban, Mull and Lorn. Here in the hills of the West Highlands there is plenty of dramatic scenery to ride through, but there are also plenty of quiet country lanes to explore, such as the shady forest parks at Inverliever and Inverinan to the west of Loch Awe, and Barcaldine north of Loch Etive. The Isle of Mull offers the chance to canter along some of the most scenic beaches in Scotland.
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Cycling
Oban, Mull & Lorn has a variety of landscapes, from rolling
hills to mighty mountains, which provide unsurpassed opportunities
for cyclists of all ages and abilities, and the mountains to
the north are particularly suitable for mountain biking. The
relatively safe, quiet roads also offer more leisurely family
cycling.
This is especially true around the lower lying roads around
Loch Awe and through Glen Orchy. Forest trails provide safe
off-road cycling in the Inverliever and Inverinan Forests on
the western shores of Loch Awe, and Barcaldine Forest north
of Loch Etive. The islands are mixed for cycling - Mull is hilly,
while Coll, Tiree, Lismore and Iona are flatter and therefore
perfect for family cycling.
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