Lochgilphead - Argyll

Directions

Lochgilphead is incredibly easy to get to, one main road from Glasgow services the west coast of Argyll passing through Inveraray, Lochgilphead and continuing through Tarbert to Campbeltown and finally Machrihanish.

 

There are numerous ways in which to travel to Lochgilphead, more details below.

 

From Glasgow City Centre

Directions from Junction 19 of the M8, Glasgow.

 

1.Continue west bound on the M8 to junction 30 (Erskine Bridge)

2. Exit at junction 30 onto the M898 and across the Erskine Bridge.

3. Follow the left lane on to the A82 signposted Crainlarich.

4. Go straight through all roundabouts following signposts for Loch Lomond.

5. At Tarbet continue straight on and join the A83.

6. Follow the A83 through Arrochar and Inveraray to Lochgilphead.

7. Bear right at the roundabout at the petrol station in Lochgilphead.

 

Total Mileage: Approx 90 miles

Total Journey Time: Approx 2 Hours

Total Fuel Cost: Approx £20.00 (2 litre petrol car)

 

From Gourock Via Dunoon

Directions from Albert Road (Gourock - Dunoon Ferry Terminal)

 

1. Cross the Clyde by car and passenger ferry to Dunoon.

2. Exit the ferry and turn right into Marine Parade (A815).

3. Stay on the A815 by turning right and heading north at the junction.

4. Continue north on the A815 and join the A83 near Cairndow.

5. Turn left on to the A83 at Dunoon Road End signposted Campbeltown.

6. Follow the A83 through Arrochar and Inveraray to Lochgilphead.

7. Bear right at the roundabout at the petrol station in Lochgilphead.

 

Total Mileage: Approx 70 miles

Total Journey Time: Approx 2 Hours

Total Fuel Cost: Approx £20.00 (2 litre petrol car) + £40.00 single ferry journey.

 

From Fort William

Directions from Fort William town centre train station.

 

1. At the roundabout take the first exit southbound signposted Oban (A82)

2. Take the first exit at the next roundabout onto the A828.

3. At the next roundabout take the second exit staying on the A828.

4. Turn left on to the A85 southbound.

5. Follow the A85 to Oban and drive through the town centre.

6. At the roundabout bear left and follow the A816 signposted Lochgilphead

7. At the small roundabout at Lochgilphead turn left and over the small bridge.

 

Total Mileage: Approx 80 miles

Total Journey Time: Approx 2 Hours

Total Fuel Cost: Approx £25.00 (2 litre petrol car)