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Things to see in Campbeltown (United Kingdom): 22 places and when to go
Campbeltown is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (7), Mountains (5). The best known are Springbank, Campbeltown Loch and Glengyle distillery. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.4523, -5.5823
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (7) · Mountains (5) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 149 km as the crow flies
What to see in Campbeltown
The places in and around Campbeltown, 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.
- SpringbankDistillery in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.4 km
- Campbeltown LochSea inlet at Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK3.2 km
- Glengyle distilleryFood and drink3.3 km
- Saddell CastleCastle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Saddell AbbeyAbbey in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.9 km
- Torrisdale CastleCastle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK14 km
- Kilchrist CastleCastle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK7.0 km
- Saddell BayBay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.9 km
- Library and Museum, CampbeltownMuseum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom3.4 km
- Campbeltown Heritage CentreMuseum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.6 km
- Davaar LighthouseLighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.8 km
- Kildonan DunDun in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK6.2 km
- Kintyre WayLong-distance path in Argyll and Bute, Scotland15 km
- Macharioch MotteMotte-and-bailey castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK14 km
- Beinn an TuircHill in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK13 km
- Beinn GhuileanHill in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK6.3 km
- Cnoc Moy446m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK15 km
- Sgreadan HillHill in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK6.1 km
- Glen Scotia DistilleryDistillery2.9 km
- Glenbarr AbbeyArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK14 km
- Skeroblin Hill,cairnArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK5.5 km
- St Coivin's Chapel & burial ground 270m W of MachariochArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK14 km
When to go to Campbeltown
The best time to visit Campbeltown 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 not7:25
- FebPossible9:20
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:51
- MayBest time15:57
- JunBest time17:10
- JulBest time16:39
- AugBest time14:47
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:58
- DecPossible6:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. In April, 22 of the 22 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 Campbeltown
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 149 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
- Isle of Arran22 places31 km
- Craighouse19 places48 km
- Tarbert16 places50 km
- Ballycastle13 places51 km
- Girvan15 places52 km
- Isle Of Cumbrae31 places53 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Campbeltown?
The best known: Springbank, Campbeltown Loch, Glengyle distillery, Saddell Castle, Saddell Abbey. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Campbeltown?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50.
How do you get to Campbeltown?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 149 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Campbeltown as the destination and these 22 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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