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Dog-friendly days out in Argyll & Bute

7 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in Argyll & Bute

Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens

Cairndow

Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens

★ 4.7 (509)

Explore these scenic woodland gardens where ancient trees and landscaped grounds provide a perfect backdrop for family picnics, with wheelchair-friendly paths, onsite dining and full facilities.

Crarae Gardens

Inveraray

Crarae Gardens

★ 4.6 (498)

This scenic garden near Inveraray offers stunning woodland walks and an onsite restaurant, though visitors should note the site has limited accessibility and no toilet facilities available.

Machrihanish Bay

Campbeltown

Machrihanish Bay

★ 4.7 (341)

This stunning Argyll beach offers golden sands and Atlantic views, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments. Parking available nearby, though limited facilities mean it's best suited for able-bodied visitors.

Ganavan Beach

Oban

Ganavan Beach

★ 4.6 (360)

This scenic Oban beach offers convenient parking and onsite toilets, though families should note picnics aren't permitted and there are no baby-changing or wheelchair facilities available.

Carradale Beach

Campbeltown

Carradale Beach

★ 4.7 (293)

This delightful sandy shore west of Carradale Point welcomes families, four-legged friends and wheelchair users for seaside adventures and relaxed picnics by the water.

Benmore Botanic Garden

Dunoon

Benmore Botanic Garden

★ 4.7 (140)

This wheelchair-accessible botanical garden near Dunoon features restaurant dining and welcomes families to explore its grounds, though picnics aren't permitted and baby changing isn't available.

Cruachan Hollow Mountain

Dalmally

Cruachan Hollow Mountain

★ 4.6 (133)

Journey deep inside Ben Cruachan on a fascinating underground tour through Britain's unique reversible pumped-storage hydroelectric power station, carved within the mountain itself.

Quick answers

How many dog-friendly days out are there in Argyll & Bute?+

We list 7 in Argyll & Bute. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly days out in Argyll & Bute are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens (4.7/5, 509 reviews), Crarae Gardens (4.6/5, 498 reviews) and Machrihanish Bay (4.7/5, 341 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.

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