Discover Kames through its landscape, local history and regional food. For planning, it helps to understand the specific differences: the Kyles 10 Miles route follows a coastal road around the Ardlamont Peninsula; a section of “Walking Through History” passes through Kames; and markets and the hotel restaurant showcase local produce. You can prioritise these themes according to your travel plans.

Coastal Routes and Landscape

The Kyles 10 Miles route follows a quiet coastal road around the Ardlamont Peninsula on Argyll’s Secret Coast. Its first mile runs along the shore, passes the shinty pitch, home of Kyles Athletic, and reaches Kames. The shore, pitch and arrival in the village provide specific landmarks in the route description. A separate regional landscape perspective can be found on the drive south across the Ardlamont Peninsula: it is scenic and offers panoramic views as well as remote beaches. While the Kyles route highlights the stretch along the shore and the way to Kames, the drive south focuses on views and beaches.

History and Standing Stones

The “Walking Through History” walk includes a section from Tighnabruaich through Auchenlochan to Kames, then continues around the Ardlamont Peninsula to Millhouse. Kames lies between Auchenlochan and the onward route around the peninsula to Millhouse. In the village itself, standing stones are tangible historical landmarks: one of three stones at the crossroads in Kames stands in an enclosure beside the war memorial. There is also a pair of standing stones in Kames overlooking the Kyles of Bute. Together, a prominent point at the crossroads and a view of the water connect with the historical walk through the area.

Producer Markets and Local Food

The Kyles Allotment Group holds producer markets throughout the year at Kames Village Hall. Locally produced food is sold there, and visitors can meet the producers. The Kames Hotel restaurant sources fresh produce from local suppliers. The offerings have different focuses: at the markets, you can meet the producers; the restaurant focuses on using fresh produce from local suppliers. You can discover the connection to regional food through both the market and the hotel restaurant.

The Kames Hotel

The Kames Hotel is right on the water and offers views of the Kyles of Bute. It occupies an extensively restored building dating from the late Georgian or early Victorian period. Hotel guests have access to 15 complimentary moorings in front of the hotel, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you plan to use a mooring, check availability in advance.

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