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Getting Here

Your guide to reaching Highland Snug in Blairmore — by car, ferry, train, or bus, saved offline for rural Highland signal.

Important SatNav Warning: Always stay on the coastal Shore Road (A815) into Blairmore. Some SatNavs attempt to route cars onto an impassable steep hill track above the village.
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Postal Address

The Snug at Waterfall Cottage
Whites Brae, Blairmore
Near Dunoon, Argyll
PA23 8TG, Scotland

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Exact GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 55.9933104
Longitude: -4.8965807

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Pinpoints our exact cottage entrance & free off-street parking.

By Car & Western Ferries

Route: Gourock (McInroy's Point) to Hunters Quay (Dunoon) — 20-minute crossing every 15–30 minutes, then 4 miles north along the coastal A815 to Blairmore.

Save ~50% on Ferry Fares: Buy advance tickets from Co-op Food, Eldon Street, Greenock, PA16 7QB (purchase a passenger ticket per person plus a vehicle + driver ticket).
Western Ferries Website Ferry Timetable

Ferry-Free Scenic Drive (Rest & Be Thankful)

From Glasgow, take the M8 west, cross the Erskine Bridge, follow the A82 north along Loch Lomond, and turn onto the A83 at Tarbet over the dramatic Rest and Be Thankful pass down to Cairndow and south along Loch Eck/Holy Loch to Blairmore.

Parking: Free off-street private parking is provided right at the Snug.

Car-Free Travel

From Glasgow Airport & Glasgow Central

Step-by-Step from Glasgow Airport

  1. Taxi / Shuttle to Paisley Gilmour Street: 5–10 minutes from the terminal.
  2. Direct ScotRail Train to Gourock: Frequent (~every 30 mins), 30–40 minutes right beside the pier.
  3. CalMac Passenger Ferry to Dunoon: ~20-minute crossing to Dunoon town centre.
  4. Final Leg to The Snug: West Coast Motors Bus 489 to Blairmore Pier (128m from the Snug), or pre-book Dunoon Taxis (+44 1369 704 444, ~£30).
ScotRail CalMac Ferries Bus 489 Timetable

Travel Tips & Timetables

  • From Glasgow Central: Direct trains run to Gourock (~45 mins) connecting cleanly with the Dunoon passenger ferry.
  • Scottish Citylink 901 Coach: Connects Glasgow Buchanan Street directly with Gourock Station and McInroy's Point.
  • Sunday Services: Bus and ferry frequencies are lighter on Sundays — check ahead before travelling.
  • Need Help En Route? Call +44 (0)1369 858 090 or WhatsApp +44 7833 458990.