The West Island Way

Getting away from it all

Unfortunately I chose a rather wet day to walk the section from Kilchattan Bay to Rothesay but it tied in well with the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and straight onto the bus for Kilchattan Bay. ...

A great walk on a favourite island

I completed the southern part of the West Island Way south from Rothesay a few years ago and did the Ettrick Bay to Rhubodach section this year. It was such a hot sunny day that I didn't risk taking ...

Spectacular scenery

We thoroughly enjoyed walking the southern loop of the West Island Way, on a warm and sunny day. We started from the bus turning area at the southern end of Kilchattan Bay and for the next two or so ...

Disappointing walk on Bute

We started the walk near the ferry at the north of the Island. As soon as we reached the first trees we were plagued by large clouds of flys which accompanied us most of the way. We were signposted on...

Excellent Way to See the Beautiful Island of Bute

Fantastic 4 stage, 30 mile walk over 2 days. We particularly enjoyed Stage 1, the coastal walk at Southern end of the island. First bus out to Kilcattan Bay was not until 9.45am during school term tim...