Things to do in Argyll and Bute

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? If you’re looking for self-guided walks in Argyll and Bute, you’ve come to the right place! Explore the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed below, or find a specific place using the search bar. Read on for a taste of what’s to come on your Argyll Trail journey… 

Treasure Trails turn self-guided walks into action-packed adventures for the whole family. A series of clever clues will take you on an exploratory mission around beautiful Argyll and Bute. Whether you’re 6 or 106, your Trail will be great fun for everyone, and before you know it, you’ll have walked a couple of miles around the local area. Whether you’re navigating a detective mystery, a search for lost treasure or a spy mission, you’ll be sure to crack the case with big smiles all around! Which Trail is top of your list? 

When you visit Argyll and Bute, start with a Treasure Trail to get to know the area! Your team of energetic explorers can take their pick from 13 amazing Trails, each with a captivating quest to solve. The Argyll and Bute region is full of breath-taking views and historical sights, as well as 3,700km of stunning coastline, so you really are spoilt for choice.

Set off on a super spy mission in Kirkintilloch, where your cunning skills are needed to crack the secret code to disarm a dastardly device that’s threatening the survival of this historic town. Treasure-seeking Trail lovers can hotfoot it to Tobermory in search of a valuable hidden hoard of gold, while the best detective minds will love delving deep into a baffling whodunnit mystery in Oban!  

There are plenty of things to do in Argyll and Bute - it’s a region like no other. Each island is different from the next, and there are new treasures to unearth around every corner. For the perfect day out, embrace nature’s impressive playground, make wonderful memories and enjoy spending precious time with your favourite people. Your self-guided adventure awaits, so it’s time to get (code) cracking! 

Discover all the incredible Treasure Trails in Argyll and Bute in the alphabetical list below. To find somewhere more specific to your location, scroll up to the top of the page for a map view, or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.