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It is a great experience to stay at the Bothy, on the shores of Loch Fyne. It has several different rooms to choose from. Please note though, although there’s a kettle, there’s no kitchen as such. There is a pub a few meters away though, named the Oystercatcher, providing great food. Fresh seafood as well as other things on the menu. Outside seating area. The entire pub has just been renovated and a new team in the kitchens. Well worth a visit to this stunning area, that few know of. The sunsets can be glorious in the summer. You are able to sit on the beach (a mere few metres from the pub and bothy!), directly on Loch Fyne.

This is a brilliant climb, not particularly steep, it's long, you can smell the pine as you ride up and the views are ... well, go and see for yourself ! Just Wow !

Farm shop, cash only. West Coast Wellness with various yoga classes and sauna off Loch Fyne

The Oystercatcher is a great cosy pub. Good food with incredible views. It’s part of Ballimore Estate. There’s Ballimore Bothy which you can book easily online. There’s a great beach you can walk along which then becomes part of the spit. Be very mindful of this area and the tides, as high tide can come in pretty fast. Never be complacent as it will take you by surprise. There are a few mooring buoys for boats to moor. This happens more within the summer months. Also great area for cyclists as there are multiple routes to do here (road/gravel/mtb).

Otter Ferry consists of a pier with a jetty to the side of it. There’s a great beach. You are able to walk along the Spit but please do be aware of the tide times as high tide can come in pretty fast. There is a pub called the Oystercatcher which serves great food and drinks. During the winter months, it only opens at the weekend (at certain times), otherwise from Wednesday through to Sunday. Please check ahead when planning as this can change. If you want to walk in this area, there is Ballimore Estate. The drive is between the Ballimore Bothy and the beach and it’s a very beautiful walk. Bear in mind, you’ll need to leave your car in the car park by the pub. Also all dogs must be kept on a lead as there is much wildlife in this area. The Ballimore Bothy can easily be booked, if wanting to stay in this area. It is part of Argyll’s secret coast, after all! https://www.instagram.com/ballimorebothy?igsh=MWlqYWN5cm8zemRieg==

A great stretch of road that continues for about 15 miles from Stracher to Otter Ferry. It runs consistently along loch Fyne and doesn't have any big hills so is a good choice if you want a more relaxed ride. The first half from Stracher is well paved with the second half being more worn and graveled so watch out for pot holes.

A tough climb with particularly steep sections on the east side while the west side is more gradual with a better surface. Some brilliant views though either coming down to Otter Ferry with a great view of loch Fyne, or heading down steeply into Glendarul.

Otter Ferry is a great place to get too after cycling down the loch road from Stracher or the big ride over the hills from Glendarul or Dunoon. The regional cycle route through the hills can be very steep with a lot of climbing so if you prefer longer distances but no hills I recommend going along the B8000 road from Stracher that comes off the A886 from Dunoon. Most of the area is a private estate but you still have the pub, a bothy to stay in, and a great beach walk along the spit at low tide. A good rewarding destination.