There are many ways to escape into the spectacular surrounding land and seascapes that are on the doorstep of Dunoon
Bike
Cycling out of Dunoon is easy and a great pleasure. The roads tend not to be overly hilly despite the surrounding terrain, and many main roads will have smalled paths beside to avoid any traffic. Great places to visit within cycling distance from Dunoon include ; Strone and Ardentinny , Loch Eck , Benmore Botanical Gardens and Glen Massan where you can take a well deserved plunge in the amazing waterfalls and rock pools. For further information click here (http://cycling.visitscotl...)
Walking
There are a plethora of well sign posted and well maintained paths and routes just outside of Dunoon. Pucks Glen is just an example of the many walks available (http://walking.visitscotl...). Recommended start points include Benmore Botanical Gardens see above , Loch Eck, Glenbranter (http://www.forestry.gov.u...) and Kilmun Arboretum (http://www.forestry.gov.u...) .
Bus
Dunoon benefits from a good local network of bus routes operated by West Coast Motors (http://www.westcoastmotor...). A full route map is available here (http://www.westcoastmotor...).
Car
Getting out and about by car is a more personalised and relaxed way of seeing the stunning Argyllshire surroundings. Dunoon is described as the gateway to the Loch Lommond and Trossachs National Park and is indeed a great base from which to explore stunning, yet easily accessible, areas of the West Coast of Scotland.
Suggested car itineries include a pleasant day journey leaving from Dunoon out on the A815 untill Sandbank, turning off towards Tighnabruaich. The journey affords excellent views over the Kyles of Bute. Continue towards Otter Ferry, where you will arrive at Loch Fyne. Continue the drive towards Strachur passing by Castle Lachlan and Inver Cottage (http://www.invercottage.co.uk/). Once you get to Strachur you follow the A815 back towards Dunoon. You will soon pass Loch Eck and the Argyll Forest Park which may provide a good spot for lunch or dinner at one of the Loch's Inns. Continue on this road and it will lead you back into Dunoon. The estimated drive time is 1 hour 46 minutes , but you can eaily take a day over the journey.
For further details see the Tourist Information Office in Dunoon.
