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Kames to Millhouse

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"Walk the Cowal Way along part of an ancient right of way used for transporting gunpowder"
Walk directions

From the north end of the car park follow the footpath sign to Millhouse. This is part of the Cowal way and though it is way marked, follow these instructions and not the marker posts. Head uphill through woodland and eventually reach a junction with a track.

Turn right onto the track and follow it until it bends right towards the golf clubhouse. Keep ahead over the grass on a rougher footpath that goes along the edge of the golf course. When the path ends, keep ahead across the course and towards a tee. The Cowal Way should proceed in a straight line but it is overgrown by gorse beyond the tee.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Paths, fields, country roads
  Landscape  - Seaside, woodland, golf course, fields
  Dog friendliness  - Good walk for dogs
  Parking  - Public car park at Tank Landing Jetty at start of walk
  Toilets en route  - Nearest toilets are at the pier in neighbouring Tighnabruaich
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About the walk
In 1955, when the government wanted to develop and test Fast Breeder Reactors, they chose to locate them at Dounreay, on Scotland’s far north coast because of the risk of explosion. As well as being about as far removed from Westminster as it could be the area has a very low population. During WWI...
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Route details
2hrs
Dog-friendly Family-friendly
Difficulty:
Medium

Gradient:
Moderate


Distance:
3.5 miles (5.6kms)

Ascent:
219ft (67m)

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Kames to Millhouse

Recommended by
Our view
"Walk the Cowal Way along part of an ancient right of way used for transporting gunpowder"
Walk details
2hrs
Dog friendly Family friendly
Difficulty:
Medium
Gradient:
Moderate
Distance:
3.5 miles (5.6kms)
Ascent:
219ft (67m)
Walk directions

From the north end of the car park follow the footpath sign to Millhouse. This is part of the Cowal way and though it is way marked, follow these instructions and not the marker posts. Head uphill through woodland and eventually reach a junction with a track.
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Turn right onto the track and follow it until it bends right towards the golf clubhouse. Keep ahead over the grass on a rougher footpath that goes along the edge of the golf course. When the path ends, keep ahead across the course and towards a tee. The Cowal Way should proceed in a straight line but it is overgrown by gorse beyond the tee.
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Just before the tee, cross a footbridge on your right and head downhill around the edge of the course with a clump of gorse on your left. At the end of the gorse veer left and continue downhill to go through a gate in the fence.
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Turn left and head back uphill on the other side of the clump of gorse to reach a fence then turn right back onto the Cowal Way. Follow this, often boggy, footpath downhill to exit onto the main road beside a lodge and the Dolphin Bell.
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Turn right onto the road and follow it back to the village of Kames. When you reach a crossroads, keep ahead, downhill. The road turns right, then left, then right again. At the next junction turn left continuing downhill to the Pier Hotel. Turn right and continue along the road besides the Kyles of Bute to return to the car park.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Paths, fields, country roads
  Landscape - Seaside, woodland, golf course, fields
  Dog friendliness - Good walk for dogs
  Parking - Public car park at Tank Landing Jetty at start of walk
  Toilets en route - Nearest toilets are at the pier in neighbouring Tighnabruaich
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About the walk
In 1955, when the government wanted to develop and test Fast Breeder Reactors, they chose to locate them at Dounreay, on Scotland’s far north coast because of the risk of explosion. As well as being about as far removed from Westminster as it could be the area has a very low population. During WWI...
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About the area
Area image
Argyll & Bute
This is a county that’s all about awe-inspiring landscapes and unique island cultures. Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney put the area on the map when he wrote Mull of Kintyre, recorded in 1977 with the local pipe band backing his group.
Explore Argyll & Bute

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Inn
The Colintraive
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"Perfect setting on the edge of Loch Lomond National Park...."
  • Rooms 4
Caravan & Camping
Glendaruel Caravan Park
★★★
award
"Peaceful site set within an arboretum on the Cowal Way with fine views...."
  • Launderette
  • Ice pack facility
  • BBQ
  • Picnic Area
Restaurant with Rooms
Inver Restaurant & Rooms
 Quality Assessed
awardaward
"A beautifully converted croft on the shores of Loch Fyne..."
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The Colintraive
The Colintraive is located on 'Argyll's Secret Coast' with views onto the narrow channel that separates the mainland from the Isle of Bute. This is an ideal base for touring, with the I...
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Glendaruel Caravan Park
Glendaruel Gardens, with an arboretum, is the peaceful setting for this pleasant, well established wooded site in a valley surrounded by mountains. It is set back from the main road and...
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Inver Restaurant & Rooms
Inver Restaurant & Rooms occupies a beautifully converted lochside croft on the shores of Loch Fyne, where the wild landscape of Argyll shapes both the atmosphere and experience. Inside...
Quality Assessed
Rosneath Castle Park
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★★★★★    Rating
Rowan House B+B and A Self Catering Apartment
Rowan House is located on Loch Goil with a small garden area right on the water's edge. This is a luxury property with wonderful physical standards backed up with attentive service and ...
★★★★★    Rating
Dunvegan House
Dunvegan House is situated close to the shore and enjoying spectacular views of the bay, this establishment is a popular choice for visitors to the island. The property benefits from ha...
★★★★    Rating
Carradale Bay Caravan Park
A beautiful, natural site on the sea's edge with superb views over Kilbrannan Sound to the Isle of Arran. Pitches are landscaped into small bays broken up by shrubs and bushes, and back...
★★★    Rating
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
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★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
The Colintraive
   AA Rosette Award
Inver
   AA Rosette Award
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
   AA Rosette Award
LOMA by Graeme Cheevers
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
The Colintraive
   AA Rosette Award
Inver
   AA Rosette Award
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
   AA Rosette Award
LOMA by Graeme Cheevers
   AA Rosette Award
Faodail at Taychreggan Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Walkers Lounge
   AA Rosette Award
The Rabbit
   AA Rosette Award
Tigh An Truish
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby