Natural Attractions
Dunoon has a number of natural attractions in the town and nearby, including the Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, the Benmore Botanic Gardens and mile-and-a-half-long Morag's Fairy Glen, with a river passing through it in waterfalls and pools.
Outdoor Recreation
Sailing, fishing and horseback riding are all outdoor recreation options in Dunoon.
Hiking
The Cowal Way is a 47-mile long hiking trail that runs the length of the Cowal Peninsula, passing by forests, waterfalls, lakeshores and hill passes.
Mechanized Activities
Mechanized outdoor activities available in Dunoon include quadbike (ATV) riding, bicycling on country roads or mountain biking.
Rainy Days
There's a local leisure center--a gym--available for workouts on rainy days that keep you inside.
Fun Fact
Dunoon hosts the Cowal Highland Gathering, which is the largest Scottish Highland Games event in the world. The Gathering is usually held in August.
Article Written By Marie Mulrooney
Marie Mulrooney has written professionally since 2001. Her diverse background includes numerous outdoor pursuits, personal training and linguistics. She studied mathematics and contributes regularly to various online publications. Mulrooney's print publication credits include national magazines, poetry awards and long-lived columns about local outdoor adventures.
