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Sport, walks
and leisure
 Puffin Water Adventures and Puffin Dive Centre.
Try a Puffin Adventure this holiday.
Ever fancied the idea
of diving, but didn’t know where to start? Whatever your
age, now is your chance to discover an exciting new world.
Equipment & 1:1 tuition. Hourly sessions - short video &
presentation followed by kit up (Good Photos) a slow entry into
the water & some play. Some easy training then off with
your instructor on a shallow dive. Relax & fin looking at
varied sea creatures. You are warm and dry inside your
Diving suit! Main centre at Port Gallanach (Near the CalMac
ferry on the Gallanach Road for about 1.5 mls). See you
soon!.
T: 0800 5428181. www.puffin.org
(Map Grid: A3)
Sea.fari Adventures: Close encounters
with Argyll's magnificent wildlife. Porpoise, Whale,
Dolphin, Seal, Otter, Eagle, Deer & Seabirds. Superb
scenery. Corryvreckan Wildlife Tour passes through
the World's Third Largest Whirlpool. Expert naturalist
guides. The family favourite, suitable for all ages.
Bring warm clothes, waterproofs provided. Ask about our
Whirlpool Special trips - timed for the best tides.
Aboard our cabin RIB s
Whale watching - view Minke Whale and other cetaceans in our
local area.
Iona & Staffa - direct service (70 mins to Iona). Time to visit THE
Abbey, view Fingal's Cave and relax ashore.
Colonsay - a naturalist's paradise. Hire bikes or take a
minibus tour.
Inter island ferry service: Islay to Rum incl. Colonsay
and Tiree. Please ask.
Boats available for private
charter.
Open all year. Limited winter sailings. At Easdale, just south of Oban.
www.seafari.co.uk
Ticket Office Tel: 01852 300003
 Atlantis
Sports & Leisure Centre: Great activities for the
whole family to enjoy! Pool 25m with 4 lanes and a splash pool
with dolphin slide for under 8's. On poolside we also have a
large flume and sauna. The changing rooms include free lockers,
baby changing and a hoist for disabled users. Our fully Air Conditioned
30-station gym is equipped with Technogym and PowerPlates plus a
free weights area. There are instructors available to assist you
with your fitness needs. Our 6-court sports hall caters for all
your indoor sports needs including Badminton, Football, Table
Tennis, Short Mat Bowls and Basketball. From our air conditioned
Dance Studio we offer a diverse ran ge
of classes including Body Pump, Body Attack and Body Balance.
Other facilities include the Bouldering Wall, Squash, Tennis
Courts, Play Park, Children’s Outdoor Play Park, All Weather 5-a-side Pitch
and a Soft
Play Area. Always something to do including 1-day to week-long
camps in the school holidays. Open 7 days. Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm.
Sat & Sun 9am to 6pm. Dalriach Road, Oban.
Tel: 01631 566800
www.atlantisleisure.co.uk . (Map Grid: A1)
Outside Edge for hill walking,
mountaineering, canoeing, camping, diving, water sports, skiing
and snowboarding. The friendly staff have extensive local
knowledge and will be happy to advise you on the area as well as
their specialist quality equipment, clothing and footwear, ideal
for local conditions. Open 9am - 5.30pm, 6 days and Sundays in
the summer. 6 MacGregor Court, Oban. Tel: 01631 566617. (Map
Grid:B3)
Mitchell Amusement Centre: A great time
for the whole family rain or shine. This family-run
business is now entering its 32nd year of trading.
Offering video games, kiddy rides, driving machines, pool
tables, fruit machines - fun for all ages. Win great
prizes on some of the games. Open all year, daily
in summer 11am (Sundays 2pm) to 10pm: Winter months, various
times.
George Street, Oban. (Map Grid:B1)
Oban Cinema: Come and enjoy the latest
Film releases at ‘The Highland Theatre’, Oban’s family run
independent cinema. Our 2 screens show a wide range of films for
all the family and we are open 7 days a week all year round. For
listings and bookings telephone our Box Office on 01631 562444
or visit
www.thehighlandtheatre.co.uk .
George Street (North end), Oban.
(Map Grid: B1)
Coastal Connection:
The best way to see Argyll's stunning scenery and wildlife.
Wildlife Trip: a 2 hour trip seeing wildlife such as
seals, dolphins, porpoise, sea eagles, seabirds and many more.
You will also see the sights of Duart Castle Dunollie Castle and
Gylen Castle.
Tobermory Trip: This is a great day our for everyone. A
1-hour trip to Tobermory seeing wildlife and castles along the
way. Once in Tobermory, have a relaxing lunch and stroll. Then
cruise back to Oban.
Private Charter: 2 Hrs, half day or full day. Great
chance to see puffins, Fingals Cave, Iona and many other
locations.
Island Drop Off/Pick Up Service: We cover any island from
Islay to Skye, 365 days a year. Missed a ferry? Please call for
more information.
Tel: 01631 565833. Mobile: 07919 615210 - 24/7.
www.coastal-connection.co.uk (map grid B2)
The Corran Halls - The
ideal venue for weddings, live entertainment, dance, drama an
cultural events. There is so much going on at Oban's premier
theatre. To find out 'What's On' check local press or the
tourist information centre in Argyll Square. To book tickets or
join our mailing list, contact The Box Office on 01631 567333 or
visit
www.corranhalls.co.uk (Map Grid Ref: B1)
 Inverawe
Smokery, Fisheries and Visitor Centre: See a real
working smokery and learn all about the tradit ional
art of smoking fish. With viewing windows, celebrity video and
working models. There's even a section on Inverawe House and its
colourful past including its famous Ghost! There is so much to
see for all the family. Start a life long hobby and learn how to
fly fish! The four trout lochs offer a really good days sport
for both the novice and experienced angler alike. Or just enjoy
the beautiful scenery along one of the many walks or nature
trails. Enjoy all the delicious smokery produce in the tearoom
and shop. Open 7 days Easter to Christmas. 16 miles inland from
Oban on the A85 at the Bridge of Awe.
www.inverawe.co.uk. Tel:
01866 833808
 
Cycling in the Forest, West of Scotland is a useful guide that
gets you to off-road cycling routes through some of the most
spectacular scenery around the Oban area.
A total of 19 graded
way-marked routes range from ‘Easy’ to ‘Difficult.’
The guide,
produced by the Forest Commission, contains a whole host of
useful information.
Free of charge from the Tourist Information
Centre in Oban.
(Map Grid Ref: C4)
Ganavan Sands lies only 1.75 miles north of Oban town centre.
This picturesque sandy beach has attained the prestigious yellow
flag status for its quality and safety standards. Ganavan Sands
beach is one of a few resort grade beaches to have attained this
standard.
(Map Grid Ref: B1)
 Glen Nant Caledonian Forest Reserve. Mixed broadleaf woodland
dominated by oak and birch, with ash and hazel trees in more
fertile soils. Rich community of birds, animals and plants. Wood
ant hills are a particular feature of the area. Way marked
trails: 2mls (3.5km) 2.5mls (4km) and 200m river trail suitable
for wheelchairs. Open all year. Approx. 2mls (3.5km) from
Taynuilt on B845.
 Lismore, ‘The Great Garden’, an island with rich fertile soil,
has a long and varied history. Crofting and farming remain the
chief industry. The 2,000 year old ‘Broch of Tirfuir’, with its
internal passage through 3m thick and 5m high walls, is well
worth visiting. The island is a great place for walking and
cycling. A 10 min trip in a passenger ferry from Port Appin, 8am
to 6pm Mon to Sat & from 10am Sun.
 Sutherlands Grove. Forest walks, cycle routes and picnic site.
Four walks from 1/2 mile to 2 miles are waymarked, along with
two cycle routes of 5 miles (easy) and 7.5 miles (medium).
Through splendid Douglas fir trees, along a gorge with
waterfalls into mixed broad-leaved woodland of oak, birch, beech
and rowan. Full of bird life. Forest Enterprise. 8.5 miles north
of Connel Bridge on A828.
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