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Dunoon is on the beautiful Cowal Peninsula in Argyll. Come by road, boat, train or plane …

CAR

From the South: Follow the M8 (A8) west to Greenock and then the A770 to Western Ferries terminal at McInroy’s Point 2 miles beyond Gourock town centre or come along the Ayrshire coast by the A78 taking the A770 for the terminal. The terminal is approximately 50 minutes drive from Glasgow. Ferries leave every 20 minutes for most of the day, and the crossing takes just 20 minutes. Alternatively leave the motorway at junction 30 and take the M898 to the Erskine bridge and then take the beautiful scenic route on the A82 by Loch Lomond side north to Tarbet, signposted Crianlarich, then take the A83 to Arrochar and continue along the A83 and turn off near Cairndow onto the A815.

From the North/North West: Drive via Inveraray or Crianlarich to join the A 83, turning off near Cairndow onto the A 815 for Cowal.

Sat Nav Settings:
Co-ordinates 55.963066,-4.910058499999991
Post Code PA23 8HH

DISCOUNTED CAR FERRY TICKETS AVAILABLE BEFORE YOU BOARD. SEE ‘FERRIES’ TAB

FERRIES

Dunoon is on the mainland, on the Cowal peninsula which is served by two ferry companies – Western Ferries and Argyll Ferries .

  • Western Ferries carry cars and passengers from Gourock (McInroy’s Point) and Dunoon. Buy dicounted tickets online from Western Ferries , full price on the ferry or from one of their ticket agents in Cowal, Greenock, Gourock or Wemyss Bay. Click here for their agents. We are only half a mile from Western Ferries Hunter’s Quay terminal.
  • Argyll Ferries are passenger only to and from Dunoon Pier and have train connections in Gourock. We are only a short taxi ride from Dunoon Pier.

Discounted return car ferry  and passenger tickets can be purchased in Gourock for Western Ferries, although full price tickets can be bought on board. Stop at “Keystore”, 94 Shore Street, Gourock. PA19 1RB or The Co-operative Food, 21 Eldon Street Greenock . Worth stopping for as they are approx half price. Here is the Street View of the shop where you buy tickets in Gourock.

AIR

Glasgow International Airport is our closest airport. When arriving take a taxi to Paisley Gilmour Street Station. From there take a train to Gourock which will meet the passenger ferry to Dunoon. We are a short taxi ride away from Dunoon Pier.

Why not hire a car for the duration of your visit? There are many car rental companies at the airport.
– Or the Glasgow airport bus takes 20 minutes to Glasgow City Centre where you can catch a bus or train.

COACH

McGills Coaches operate from Glasgow City Centre, number 901, down the M8 motorway to Gourock, then get the Western Ferries over. Give us a call and we will pick you up from the ferry

TAXI

Taxi George  has a 8 seater taxi for all your requirements, whether it is running around the town, day trips out or picking you up from the airport. Check out his website for details. We are happy to book George for your pick up.

BOAT

If you travel in your own boat, our closest marina is only 10 minutes away .. the Holy Loch marina.

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Visit Cowal
Explore Argyll

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Douglas Park Guest House
101 Marine Parade
Kirn, Dunoon. PA23 8HH
Tel: 01369 707932
Email: info@douglasparkguesthouse.co.uk

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Douglas Park is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday, unwind with a short break or something more adventurous. There is loads to see and do in Argyll. We have listed some attractions on our ’The Area’ page

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