Port Ban Holiday Park

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  • Secluded haven on Scotland's west coast
  • Stunning views across the sea to Islay and Jura
  • Perfect location for watersports
Oh what a beach is this… And what spectacular views, and outdoor activities, and long lazy days a-wandering among the coast, space and wildlife of this part of western Scotland – and you'll find the sunsets here are pretty special too. All this – and at least a few days' stay – can be had at Port Ban Holiday Park, set right on the mid-Argyll coastline near Kilberry with views over to the islands of Islay and Jura. It's a secluded setting here (natch), in beaut surroundings and in a wildlife haven: if you want to escape cities, traffic jams, noise and other life-based nasties, get along here forthwith. (One can also have campfires on the beach, so do get along here forthwith.) The site and its surrounds have loads of space for kids to run about safely, or you could all try a spot of rockpooling, or swimming, or going out in your own boat if you bring it, or ambling shoreside, or hiking, or canoeing, or fishing… all via quite a bit of tasty local Scottish food on the island and at seafood village Oban. The fishing village of Tarbert is within easy reach. Port Ban is a medium-sized site in a remote location, but has a good range of things to do for all ages, such as a big play area with fort, swings, slides, a fireman’s pole and a small climbing wall; a coffee bar with freshly ground coffee, home baking, light meals, snacks and fish and chips to eat in or take away; a quiet daytime lounge with a small library and a soft drinks bar, operating during evening entertainment, and a games hall with a pool and table tennis table, set near the café. Essentials are sorted too at the modern toilet block on the camping field with free hot showers, drying room and washroom all completely refurbished in 2013, and at the shop selling groceries, toys, fishing tackle, souvenirs, jewellery, stationery and stamps. Mountain bikes with helmets are available to hire for a small additional charge.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 4
Caravans for hire 20

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Port Ban Holiday Park

Kilberry

Tarbert

Argyll

Scotland

PA29 6YD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.83046°N
-5.66302°W

Route directions

From Glasgow Airport, join the M8 and head west. Come off the M8 at the signs for Erskine Bridge and go over the bridge. Stay in the left lane (indicating A82 Crianlarich), and head west onto the A82 signposted Campbeltown. After you pass Cameron House, head up the side of Loch Lomond. At Tarbet, the road becomes the A83 as you pass the Tarbet Hotel on your right. Continue on, through Arrochar, Inveraray onto Lochgilphead, where you turn left signposted Campbeltown. Pass through Ardrishaig, then take the right turn signposted Kilberry. This takes you onto the single track B8024 road. Travel a further 15 miles and Port Bàn Holiday Park is signposted on your right. The journey should take you between 2.5 - 3 hours from Glasgow city centre. Have a safe journey.

Nearest transport

Ferry
7.2 mi Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
10.4 mi Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Ferry Terminal
10.9 mi Gigha Ferry Terminal
Airport
25 mi Islay Glenegedal Airport
27.2 mi Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport
27.3 mi Colonsay Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You'll find heaps to do around the coast and countryside of Port Ban Holiday Park, from days by foot or pedal, to trips by car to the likes of Inveraray and Oban – and by passenger ferry to Ireland from Campbelltown and Ardrossan. Try the fishing village of Tarbert as a starter, followed by seafood at the Kilberry Inn, and then the next day a spot of walking, cycling or boating at the Crinan canal? If you're around with kids, the Scottish Beaver Trial in Knapdale Forest is an excellent option for an outdoorsy day. For history, the Kilmartin Museum covers the 150+ archaeological sites along this part of western Scotland; see one for yourself at Dunadd, the Iron Age and then hill fort that's thought to have been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata (standing on top surveying your kingdom is very much recommended here). Day trips by ferry can be had to the islands of Arran, Gigha, Islay, Jura, Mull/Iona and Colonsay as well as to the Cowal peninsula; day trips by car include to the castle and jail of Inveraray; the seafood and sealife of Oban; the surf beach and splendid golf course of Machrihanish, and Easdale village for sea safari and high speed boat trips.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ettrick Bay 20.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Machrihanish 26.3 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Millport Bay 29.3 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Pirnmill - Mullach Buidhe - Beinn Bharrain - Pirnmill 16.9 mi

North Sannox - Creag Ghlas Laggan - North Sannox 22.4 mi

Sannox - East Glen Sannox Ridge - Goatfell - Brodick 22.8 mi

Goat Fell 24.6 mi

ORONSAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 17/06/1997) 25.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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