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TERMINALS AND PIERS
Main Network Map  Portavadie
 

Portavadie, Cowal


Terminal Owned By:
 Argyll & The Isles Enterprise

 TERMINAL INFORMATION
Located: Leave the main road at Glendaruel and follow signs for Tighnabruaich. Be careful as the road you now take is single track in places with limited visibility! When you reach the T-junction in Tighnabruaich, turn right and head for Kames. After about a mile and a half you will see signs for the 'Kintyre Ferry' - follow these and they will lead you to the ferry terminal at Portavadie.
 
Regular Vessels:
Isle of Cumbrae (Summer Only)
Loch Riddon (Summer Only)
Current Routes Served:
Tarbert - Portavadie


Isle of Cumbrae at the slipway

 Terminal Facilities:
Small vehicle queuing area for 7 cars at the top of the slipway / small car park located close by / simple slipway sticking out Portavadie Bay / electronic display board giving ferry times and contact numbers / terminal office located at the top of the slipway, however this is never open. tickets are bought onboard


Waiting area above slipway


Slipway and outer pier occupied


An overview of the terminal layout


Slipway from the other side of the bay


 SoC Links:
To see a more detailed description of the islands and photos, visit Undiscovered Scotland and click on a place.