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Route & misc notes
- Glasgow-Oban: Based on suggestions we drove A82-A83-A819-A85 & it was perfect since A83 & A819 were welcome breaks from high speed + high traffic areas
- Luss: do stop at this charming village on Loch Lomond on your way from Glasgow-Oban. Lovely little shops, places to eat & gorgeous views. We spent about 1-1.5 hours here.
- Rest & Be Thankful View point on A83: This seemed closed as there was construction around it.
- Oban-Glencoe Day trip: Took A828 then A82 all the way to Kingshouse & back. We also took a detour to drive along the Loch Etive road for about 1/2 hr & the views were worth it! Ideally spend the entire day leisurely (yet cautiously) driving & stopping around the Glencoe area & pack a picnic.
- Tobermory to Fionnphort: We drove the coastal road from Tobermory-Salen-Gruline-Pennyghael-Bunessan- Fionnphort (A848-B8035-A849) & it was extremely long, winding, slow & tiring but absolutely worth the effort. If you can you must take this route. It’s rugged, beautiful, lots of cattle & sheep to see & say hello to along the way! On our way back we drove to Tobermory via Craignure.
- Personal opinion: We didn’t enjoy staying at Tobermory as much as we had hoped, maybe because it was the Easter weekend. We would have still preferred to stay around there but maybe a little off the town.
- Must go: Isle of Mull Cheese and Spirit- absolutely delicious baked goods + cheese with a gorgeous cafe & some sheep & goat around!
Hope this is helpful!