Bagging Scotland

The art of "bagging" castles is best experienced by embarking on one of the hundreds of walks – coastal, forestry or munros that the west coast of Scotland is famous for.

The west coast has something for everyone, although understandably best known for its coastal walks. A perfect example of this is the Strath of Appin to Port Appin walk. This walk makes use of part of an old railway line and crosses the old wooden footbridge over Loch Laich where you have breathtaking views of the famous Castle Stalker. It is 2½ miles of beautiful scenery that is perfect for younger children!

For the more adventurous but equally rewarding, we have many "munros" that can be bagged. In Scotland, mountains that measure 3000+ feet are referred to as munros. There are 284 Munros in Scotland but Ben Cruachan is the highest point in Argyll & the Isles. Bagging this munro is a challenge for enthusiastic walkers but the breathtaking views and scenery are extremely rewarding. For those less able, closeby is Fearnoch Forest which is 11 miles outside of Oban and offers a diverse outdoor experience. It's enchanting ancient forest is well worth an explore, as well as the modern views of a huge windfarm hidden in the hills.

Argyll & the Isles is an area of staggering natural beauty with a wonderful choice of landscapes that are walkable in a day visit or over a longer period.

For more info: http://walking.visitscotland.com/walks/argyllisles/