A 3-night stay

Day 1

Set up camp at the Isle of Gigha Camp and Motorhome Site and have a chat with us about what's happening on the island during your stay.

Stock up on supplies from the fresh fish and seafood van on the beach by the campsite and then wander up the road to the well-stocked Ardminish Stores.

Pick up a delicious seafood takeaway from The Nook and enjoy it overlooking the Bay. The prawn bap is from another world!

Work off the prawns with a evening walk up Craig Bhan, the highest point on the island, to get the lay of the land and return via the rather lovely Drumyeonbay Link footpath.

Day 2

Take a dip in Ardminish Bay to get the blood pumping before exploring the south of the island on foot.

Take a walk up past the Village Hall to the old cemetery to see the 13th Century Kilchattan Chapel, the resting place of Colonel Sir James Horlick and 15th Century chieftains.

Continue up the hill to the Ogham Stone, a standing stone holding ancient Ogham Script, written more than 1,400 years ago.

Follow the track down to the peace of Cuddyport beach, explore the quernstone quarry and enjoy a picnic sitting on the ancient harbour wall.

Extend your walk by following the paths along past the Bodach and Cailleach standing stones and down to Port na Carraigh keeping your eyes peeled for waders, seabirds and dolphins.

Continue around the southern loop, discover the Spouting Cave and finally arrive at the South Pier - where the ferry docks at night. 

Return to the village along the road and treat yourself to a cake or some tablet from an honesty stall and have a little look in Gigha's Natural Skincare and maybe book in for a treatment.

It's not a holiday without ice cream, and there's fabulous stuff made right here on the island - avalable from the Wee Isle Cafe. 

Dinner on the deck of The Boathouse Restaurant comes highly recommended – the menu is mainly seafood, with meat and vegetarian options also available.

And when the sun has gone, the skies will go dark and the stars will shine! You’ll see a great display wherever you are on the island, but the Dark Skies Discovery Theatre at the very north of the island has an excellent information board and is super dark.

Day 3

Today you could cycle to the north of the island to discover all it has to offer. Hire bikes (or e-bikes if you prefer) from the Activity Centre across the road from the campsite.

First stop could be a (half) round of golf at the 9-hole golf course just to the north of the village – clubs are available to borrow from the clubhouse.

Further north you'll pass Tarbert Farm (where the Wee Isle Dairy milk and ice cream comes from) and the standing stone that has become the emblem of Gigha - is it a giant's tooth, a hanging stone or a tarbert marker? Before long you'll arrive at the idyllic Garbh (or Twin) beaches for a picnic lunch and a swim in the sheltered bay.

Take a walk up to the North Lookout with views over to Jura and Islay or down to the Fishermans Cave with old engravings from bygone days.

By the time you get back to the village, you’ll be well in need of an energy boost – nothing for it but to drop into the Wee Isle Cafe for tea and cake.

If you have any energy left, it might be nice to have a late afternoon paddle about in Ardminish Bay on a kayak or a paddle board, which you can hire from the Activity Centre.
You can be sure of a good night’s sleep after all that carry on!

day 4

You've earned a relaxing final day on Gigha! Why not have breakfast at the Wee Isle Cafe before wandering along to Achamore Gardens for a stroll around its peaceful paths, pond and plants, making sure to see the walled gardens and the view point behind.

Maybe you'll have time for a late lunch at the Boathouse before boarding the ferry and making your way home or onto your next destination - and I'm sure you'll already be planning when you can come back!