Inveraray and Argyll offers much to visitors of the area, and the following is intended to give a flavour of what is on our doorstep.
Walkers: There are a great many walks in the area for all levels of fitness. They include short walks within the grounds of Inveraray Castle, or Dun Na Cuiache is the hill which overlooks the town, with the Watch Tower which was built in 1748. You can tkae a steep climb up to the watch tower and it is worth it for the fabulous views. The Forestry Commission has also produced a series of maps with recommended routes.
Cycling: The area is ideal for off-road cycling. Many of the routes are the same as those shown on walking maps. It is a worthwhile cycle from Ardrishaig to Crinan, where you follow the canal tow-path. We do keep a few bikes for your use.
Off Roading: If you feel like an adventure why not hire the landrover 130 and go for a trip along forest drive which crosses the hills between Loch Fyne and Loch Awe bringing you out near Ford and Kilmartin then come back either via Oban, Lochgilphead, Dalmally, Taynuilt, Connel or Cladich.
Hill Climbing: There are several Munros to be tackeld in the area, in Glen Fyne we have Beinn Bhuiddhe for example. The Arrochar Alps are a very short drive away and Glencoe with its hills and history is not too far for a day's outing. Ben Lomond is well worth climbing for views of Loch Lomond.
Golf: There are many golf courses within easy striking range of Inveraray, in fact, 23 currently!
Fishing: Sea water fishing is available on Loch Fyne, see boating section for a flavour of what we can offer from The Old Rectory. Alternatively, Fresh water fishing is available on Loch Awe which is very close to Inveraray. You can rent fishing boats, tackle, infact all you need to enjoy a days fishing.
Swimming: The Loch Fyne Hotel has a 15 metre swimming pool and is a minute or so walk from The Old Rectory. It also offers a sauna; steam room and spa pool. The facilities are open to non residents of the hotel.
Riding: There are quite a numkber of horse riding facitlities on offer, with guided walsk suitable for the beginner to the advanced rider.
Boating: We have a small sailing boat, dinghies with outboard motors, speedboats which you can hire and enjoy a day on the beautiful waters of Loch Fyne. You can also hire a boat on Loch Awe and visiting the islands - the Campbell chiefs are buried on one of these islands and another has a ruined castle.
Gardens: This is a wonderful area to view gardens, renowned for their azaleas and rhododendrons, best viewed in May. There are over 20 gardens to visit in Argyll including the Ardkinglas Woodland Garden in Cairndow, around 9 miles from Inveraray.
Castles: Inveraray Castle is open from April to mid-October. Although there are many castles in the area, few of them are occupied and most lie in ruins.
Auchindrain Township, an open air museum, is an original West Highland Township, presenting a taste of what life was like for the Highlander in past centuries.
Kilmartin House - over 5000 years of human history are traced across Kilmartin Valley. At least 150 prehistoric sites lie within 6 miles of the village.
Camapnmoligists! The Bell Tower of All Saints Episcopal Church. These bells have the second heaviest ring of 10 in the world! Good views of Inveraray from the top of the tower.