Lochgilphead
Things to do in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute
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Lochgilphead sits in Argyll and Bute as a base for exploring the Crinan Canal, which threads through the landscape nearby. The canal itself is the reason most people come here, and Crinan Canal Cruises (rated 5.0 from 10 reviews) offers the obvious way to experience it. This is not a town of grand attractions—the draw is the water and the terrain around it, and the canal provides a gentle way to see them.
This is straightforward, practical territory. The accommodation is traditional—inns and hotels rather than holiday cottages—which suggests the place works best for visitors wanting a comfortable bed and a proper breakfast before heading out onto the water or into the surrounding countryside. It is not a destination for intensive sightseeing or fine dining, but rather a stopping point for those drawn to the canal itself.
Where to stay in Lochgilphead(11)
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The accommodation stock is built around visitors who want to stay put and use the town as a hub. Hotels and inns cluster in the area: the Kilmory House (rated 4.8 from 96 reviews), The Horseshoe Inn (rated 4.6 from 204 reviews), and Kilmartin Hotel (rated 4.6 from 417 reviews) all sit at the higher end of visitor satisfaction, while the Crinan Hotel (rated 4.3 from 499 reviews) and The Grey Gull Hotel (rated 3.6 from 429 reviews) offer broader appeal. Those seeking to camp will find Ardfern Motorhome Park (rated 4.6 from 170 reviews) nearby.
Corrie House
Craobh Haven, Lochgilphead
Crinan Hotel
Crinan, Lochgilphead
Dunchraigaig House
Dunchragiag, Lochgilphead
Empire Travel Lodge
Union St, Lochgilphead
Kilmartin Hotel
Kilmartin Hotel, Lochgilphead
Kilmory House
9 Paterson Street, Lochgilphead
Lochgair Hotel
Lochgair, Lochgilphead
The Galley of Lorne Inn
Ardfern, Lochgilphead
Things to Do in Lochgilphead(1)
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Where to Eat in Lochgilphead
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Kilmartin House Museum
Kilmartin · ⭐ 4.5
12 mi
Seafari Adventures Oban
Oban · ⭐ 4.9
12 mi
Crarae Gardens
Inveraray · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Sealife Adventures
Oban · ⭐ 4.9
15 mi
Auchindrain Township Open Air Museum
Furnace · ⭐ 4.6
18 mi
GoBananas Soft Play
Oban · ⭐ 4.1
19 mi
Strachur Smiddy Museum and Craft Shop
Strachur · ⭐ 4.7
20 mi
Inveraray Jail
Inveraray · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Lochgilphead(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Lochgilphead
All cottages in Lochgilphead →Aird House
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £620
Aird Steading Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £581
The Bullock Shed
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £473
The Stable
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £727
The Factor’s House
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £721
Barrach
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £787
Tulamain
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £707
Printmakers Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £533
Common questions about Lochgilphead
How many campsites are there in Lochgilphead?
We list 1 campsites in and around Lochgilphead.
Which campsites in Lochgilphead have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Lochgilphead offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Lochgilphead?
We list 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Lochgilphead.
What is there to do in Lochgilphead?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Lochgilphead.
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