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The slower west coast

Pick a stretch of the west coast and take it slowly. Arrange surf lessons in advance and check conditions with the operator.

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  1. Glenbarr Stores Garden Café

    Begin with a café stop. Homemade food, greenhouse tables, Scottish gifts, a garden centre and Little Glenbarr play — with five rooms at The House for an overnight escape.

    Glenbarr Stores, Glenbarr, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6UT. · Tel: 01583 421200

    Bringing your dog: Dogs are welcome throughout Glenbarr Stores on a lead, with water and treats provided. Enjoy a café stop and a browse together; ask separately about dog-friendly rooms at The House.

    Indoor café tables can be booked; outdoor and greenhouse seating is walk-in. Book Gardeners Afternoon Tea and Little Glenbarr ahead. Check current menus, session availability and seasonal hours directly.

    Full listing →Business website ↗
    thekintyreguide.com/places/glenbarr-stores-garden-cafe

  2. Westport Beach

    Atlantic views and a beach walk. A dog-friendly stretch of Atlantic sand at the northern end of Machrihanish Bay, made for long beach walks and wide sea views.

    West Kintyre, Kintyre, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.

    Bringing your dog: Bring your dog for a walk along the Atlantic sand. Follow local signs, keep dogs under close control around wildlife and other visitors, and take waste away. Check the tide and weather before setting out.

    Check the weather and tide, and use a current route guide. Atlantic surf and currents can be strong; a beach listing is not a swimming-safety assessment.

    Full listing →Business website ↗
    thekintyreguide.com/places/westport-beach

  3. Pete’s Surf School

    A pre-booked lesson, conditions permitting. Surf lessons and equipment hire based at Westport Beach.

    West Kintyre, Kintyre, Scotland.

    Book with the instructor and follow their advice on weather, sea conditions and ability.

    Full listing →Business website ↗
    thekintyreguide.com/places/petes-surf-school

Before you leave

Check opening times, reserve meals and activities, and confirm ferry or bus connections. Carry a suitable map for walks. Weather and seasonal closures may change your plans.

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