Kames is a charming coastal village located on the Cowal peninsula in Scotland, on the Kyles of Bute. It's a picturesque area featuring a harbour, quaint cottages, and stunning views over the water.

Klaske Schep

August 22, 2025

BE WARNED - you cannot cycle all the way north along the shore from Kames to link back to the A8803. There is a 1.5km section of steep rocky path that is in-passable with a bike. Do not be tempted to hikeabike this section, it takes 3 hours to carry bikes across this section.

Lee

May 20, 2022

Cycling

Kames is well worth a pit stop. The Kames local hotel caters for all your needs.

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1. Loch Lomond and Cowal Way: Portavadie to Kames

15.8km

04:23

290m

Hike the moderate 9.8-mile Loch Lomond and Cowal Way from Portavadie to Kames, featuring coastal views and Asgog Castle ruins.

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2. Kames to Ostel Bay Beach loop via Millhouse

19.0km

05:12

280m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kames Hotel – Kames Village loop from Tighnabruaich

5.28km

01:25

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Sunday 8 March

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Kilfinan, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Kames Village

1. Loch Lomond and Cowal Way: Portavadie to Kames

2. Kames to Ostel Bay Beach loop via Millhouse

3. Kames Hotel – Kames Village loop from Tighnabruaich

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