Like, I guess, the majority of visitors to this beautiful island we
took the ferry from Oban and it was not the best experience of our trip. Luckily we have
decided not to buy a return ticket but decide near the end of our stay which way to leave
the island. Thanks to the wonderful lady from Caledonian MacBayne who told us we had
choices. We decided, in the end to take the ferry from Tobermory to Kilkohan (hope that's
the correct spelling) and that made up for the poor crossing from Oban. What an
experience. The most fantastic sea journey in Britain without a doubt. The journey
upcountry also contained the most marvellous scenery. Unfortunately we missed the ferry to
the mainland only to discover that we were on the mainland. Thanks to the wonderful people
at the little pub by the ferry across the loch. We couldn't stay, they were full and no
surprise if the meal we had was anything to go by.
If anyone knows the name we would like to hear it as we will stay there on our next trip.
The message to other travellers, however, is ignore Oban, travel northward to Fort William
and cross by the small car ferry. Take the road, a long and beautiful one to Kilkhohan and
enjoy the car ferry journey of a lifetime. If you are in a hurry I believe there is a
third ferry from Loch Alin and this is the cheapest route of all.
