Kintyre Way Walk with photos of routes.

[jdcarra]

Nice new blue marker post's and notice board's appearing in the area gearing up for the opening of the Kintyre Way Walk on the 12th August 2006.

This Carradale board is at the middle avenue road entrance just past the Network Centre Tearoom. As you can see, plenty of information and mapping of route.

[Kintyre Forum News]

I have been asked to point out that Gill Wright in Campbeltown is organising a group to head to Tarbert from the town to walk the Kintyre Way's first leg. Anyone wishing any further details should contact Gill on 553786

From the Kintyre Way website

Sponsored Walk

As part of the opening of the Kintyre Way and the vast array of events and activities throughout Kintyre on 12th August 2006 a sponsored walk will be held with all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK Scotland.

The walk will take place on Saturday 12th August and will depart from Tarbert Harbour at 11am and will take participants on the first leg of the Kintyre Way to Skipness Bay. The distance for this walk is 10 miles approximately.

People of all ages are welcome for what promises to be a great family day out.

For more information or to register call in to Ian MacIntyre's shop on Harbour Street, Tarbert or alternatively contact Cancer Research UK Scotland's Fundraising Office on 0141 951 2890.

[Ninja Mania]

Decided to walk a bit of the Kintyre way from the Ballygroggan starting point just above Machrihanish village.

This is a photo taken from the start of the walk, the scenery and sights you will see along the way are quite breathtaking, and if your fit enough, then I suggest you go along and see them for yourself.

[sooze]

The actual start or end of the walk depending on which way you go is at Southend (Dunaverty/Keil) and to celebrate this on 12 th August there is to be a Ceilidh and BBQ (£2.00) in Dunaverty Hall and field. Tickets are £4.00 from McMillans in Campbeltown or Muneroy Stores in Southend.

Sooze

[youngsculla]

I E-MAILED TO SEE IF A MAP OF THE ROUTE WAS AVAILABLE, BUT AT THE MOMENT NO MAP CURRENTLY EXISTS APPARENTLY DUE TO THE FORESTRY COMMISSION. ANY EXPERIENCED WALKER NEEDS TO PLAN HIS/HER ROUTE ON A DECENT SCALED MAP . I HOPE ONE IS PRINTED SOON .I RECENTLY COMPLETED THE WEST ISLAND WAY ON ROTHESAY (42K) AND THE FOOTPRINTS SERIES MAP PROVIDED EVERY DETAIL NEEDED TO AID THE WALKER. I HOPE A SIMILAR ONE IS PRINTED FOR THE KINTYRE WAY. IMAGINE DOING THE MACHRIHANISH TO SOUTHEND LEG WITHOUT A DETAILED MAP.

[Old Willham]

There's a good article in todays (5th) Herald magazine which should generate some real interest in the Kintyre Way. Looking at the route I would say that this could easily rival the West Highland way for the beauty of the terrain.

[jdcarra]

I E-MAILED TO SEE IF A MAP OF THE ROUTE WAS AVAILABLE, BUT AT THE MOMENT NO MAP CURRENTLY EXISTS APPARENTLY DUE TO THE FORESTRY COMMISSION. ANY EXPERIENCED WALKER NEEDS TO PLAN HIS/HER ROUTE ON A DECENT SCALED MAP . I HOPE ONE IS PRINTED SOON .I RECENTLY COMPLETED THE WEST ISLAND WAY ON ROTHESAY (42K) AND THE FOOTPRINTS SERIES MAP PROVIDED EVERY DETAIL NEEDED TO AID THE WALKER. I HOPE A SIMILAR ONE IS PRINTED FOR THE KINTYRE WAY. IMAGINE DOING THE MACHRIHANISH TO SOUTHEND LEG WITHOUT A DETAILED MAP.

Called the Forestry Commision today, the person I talked to said maps should be available hopefully by mid week for distributation quickly through out the area before Saturday's opening. Explained that due to teething troubles with walk and other bits and pieces, the maps were late on going to print.

[jillibabes]

Can anyone give me the name of someone on the committee - I would like to contact them with a proposal?

[jdcarra]

Can anyone give me the name of someone on the committee - I would like to contact them with a proposal?

Marcus Adams, proprietor of Carradale Hotel may help you there, or put you in the right direction. Tel:01583 431223

[jillibabes]

thanks JD

[Ship called Dignity]

More information can be seen at the Kintyre Way's new website http://www.kintyreway.com which is looking good.

[jdcarra]

Received my large scale maps yesterday from the FC. They are the most up to date, slightly different to the ones I posted on here, which have alternative routes. Will repost finalised maps later today. Re: call this morning, route maps for the public will be available tomorrow, myself awaiting a bundle for distribution.

[witchnettle]

is there somewhere in carradale we can get hold of a map jd ? x

[jdcarra]

is there somewhere in carradale we can get hold of a map jd ? x

Will pass them around the village, post office's, shop, network etc. If you don't get one give me a shout. Marcus, i think should also get a supply.

[SmithD]

We are hopefully going to go Cross Kintyre route (Tayinloan to Carradale) on the mountain bikes on Sunday. Will post some pics from it.

My husband says he will need a rope for me to go up the hills!