CowalFest, the walking and outdoor festival based on the Cowal Peninsula between Loch Fyne and the Firth of Clyde s returning for a fourteenth year this October.
Tighnabruaich, Cowal
The hub for activities is Dunoon which is easily reached by road via the Rest and Be Thankful or by car/public transport and ferry from Gourock. This year’s festival organisers say, “Although only thirty miles from Glasgow, Cowal is a tranquil area with a rich heritage and abundance of wildlife. The settings for the extensive range of walks could not be better for Cowal is Scotland in miniature and quite simply a hidden gem!”
This year there are more than eighty events planned over the ten days of the Festival. Walking takes pride of place and all ranges of abilities are catered for. Serious hill walking, gentle strolls, heritage walks, family activities, horse riding and health walks for the less able are included along with Nordic and Chi walking.
Evening entertainment includes traditional music and dance, a quiz, talks and plenty of opportunities to sample the food and drink at the beer festival or wine tasting events. This year, in conjunction with Dunoon Presents, the official Opening Day will be held on the old Victorian Pier. An Ultra Marathon will take place on this day and stalls and family friendly entertainment will be provided on the recently refurbished Pier. The Kelpie Maquettes, the ten feet high replicas of Andy Scott’s famous Kelpies, will be at Dunoon pier from the 1st to 14th October.
More information including prices and booking details can be found at the CowalFest website.