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Things to see in Bowmore (United Kingdom): 26 places and when to go
Bowmore is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), History (10), Mountains (5). The best known are Bowmore distillery, Bruichladdich distillery and Kilchoman distillery. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.7568, -6.2902
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · History (10) · Mountains (5) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 184 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bowmore
The places in and around Bowmore, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bowmore distilleryWhisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK1 m
- Bruichladdich distilleryWhisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK4.7 km
- Kilchoman distilleryDistillery that produces single malt Scotch whisky on Islay9.4 km
- Beinn BheigeirHill on the Isle of Islay in Scotland12 km
- Loch IndaalSea loch on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Kilarrow Parish ChurchCategory A listed building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK305 m
- Loch GruinartSea loch on the northern coast of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK11 km
- Loch Gorm CastleCastle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.3 km
- Beinn Tart a' MhillHill on Islay, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK10 km
- Islay HouseCountry house on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.9 km
- Kilchiaran BayBay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK11 km
- Laggan BayBay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK8.1 km
- Saligo BayBay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK12 km
- Beinn Sholum347m high mountain on Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK13 km
- Beinn Uraraidh456m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK11 km
- Clark Cottage, ScotlandCottage in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK6.0 km
- Dun GuaidhreHillfort in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- Kilnave ChapelChurch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK12 km
- Islay Woollen MillArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK5.5 km
- Ardnave HouseIslay, Ardnave House13 km
- Bridgend Hotel, Bridgend, IslayBuilding in the United Kingdom3.7 km
- Giùr-bheinnHill on Islay, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK15 km
- John Francis Campbell MonumentObelisk in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.3 km
- Kilmeny Parish ChurchChurch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.9 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Sanaigmore Bay
- Food and drink: Port Ellen Distillery
When to go to Bowmore
The best time to visit Bowmore is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:21
- FebPossible9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:53
- MayBest time16:00
- JunBest time17:14
- JulBest time16:43
- AugBest time14:49
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:55
- DecPossible6:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bowmore
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 184 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Craighouse19 places23 km
- Scalasaig7 places35 km
- Campbeltown22 places56 km
- Tarbert16 places57 km
- Ballycastle13 places62 km
- Barrmor View24 places66 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bowmore?
The best known: Bowmore distillery, Bruichladdich distillery, Kilchoman distillery, Beinn Bheigeir, Loch Indaal. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bowmore?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46.
How do you get to Bowmore?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 184 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bowmore as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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