Portavadie is a small village on the banks of Loch Fyne. The Cowal Way begins from the village and it is a great starting point to discover many more fabulous …

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2.77 km

Asgog Castle is a ruined 15th-century keep in a picturesque setting on the shores of Asgog Loch. The castle was the ancestral home of the McInnes Lamonts and was destroyed by the Campbells of Ormsary during the 1646 massacre.

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2.88 km

Asgog Castle Ruins at Asgog Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Asgog Loch is a natural freshwater loch nestled in the spellbinding surroundings of the Cowal peninsula. On the banks, you find the remains of Asgog Castle, a ruined 15th-century keep. The Cowal Way long-distance hike follows the shoreline.

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7.50 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

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The Kyles of Bute is a narrow sea channel that separates Bute from Argyll. It is often referred to as the ‘Secret Coast’ as it is not en route to …

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9.20 km

Kames Village

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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.

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15.8 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

3.90 km

3.45 km

2.35 km

928 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.90 km

3.09 km

2.65 km

432 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Portavadie Marina and Village

Asgog Castle Ruins

Asgog Castle Ruins at Asgog Loch

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