Things to do
As well as orienteering there are many other activities available in the area:
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Hillwalking, Diving, Golf, Sea Kayaking, Birdwatching, Wildlife Boat trips, Fishing, Historic Buildings…
If you would like to add your business to this list email paul.frost@scottish6days.com
Stramash, Oban Adventures
During the Scottish 6 Days event Stramash will be hosting a range of activities. Throughout the 6 Days we will be offering morning, afternoon and evening adventure sessions in sea kayaking, canoeing, coasteering and canyoning.
On Tuesday the 2nd of August our Scottish 6 days ‘Big Hooley’ ceilidh dance will take place in Oban’s Corran Halls and on Wednesday the 3rd of August Stramash are hosting a mountain bike orienteering competition at Sutherland’s Grove.
If you would like to find out more information about any of these events please call us on 01631 566080 or visit www.stramash.org.uk.
Scotland’s Outdoor Social Enterprise. Stramash delivers top quality outdoor learning, outdoor activities, expeditions and outdoor sports development.
Seafari Adventures (Oban)
Sea.fari Adventures are Oban’s original VisitScotland Quality Assured 4* Wildlife Experience. We specialise in offering a unique combination of high adventure and pure exhilaration with the thrill of close encounters with Scotland’s magnificent sealife and beautiful scenery.
Tralee Rally Karting
Off road rally karting for the whole family. Arrive-N-Drive, no booking required. 250metre circuit. Open everyday 10am - 6pm weather permitting.
Junior session £4.00, Senior session £6.00
Atlantis Leisure Centre
Swimming pool, Sauna, Tennis, Squash, Play park and Café serving Starbucks with Free Wifi.
Atlantis are offering 25% off all their facilities to participants of the 6 Days.
St Modan’s church, Benderloch
We are part of The Church of Scotland, which is Reformed & Presbyterian, similar to the United Reformed Church in England & the Lutheran Church on the Continent. We have two churches; Ardchattan Kirk on the shores of Loch Etive, and St Modan’s church in the village of Benderloch.
Oban Visitor Information Centre
This has moved its office to the Calmac Passenger Terminal on Railway Pier in Oban whilst repairs are carried out to the building it usually occupies in Argyll Square.
Inveraray Castle and Grounds
Inveraray Castle, grounds and tearoom. O Training area available on Friday 29th July only.
Cruachan, The Hollow Mountain
The Guided Tour takes you on a short journey deep inside the mountain Ben Cruachan. The power station lies at the heart of the mountain one kilometer inside.
Scenic Air Tours
Oban and the west coast of Scotland encompasses quite possibly some of the most scenic and stunning views of anywhere in the United Kingdom. So what better way to view this landscape than from above in the comfort of an aircraft.
Ice Factor
As well as being the biggest indoor ice climbing facility in the world, The Ice Factor features the UK’s largest articulated rock climbing wall and a competition-standard bouldering hall.
Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail is a living museum and top Scottish visitor attraction where real people portray life in a 19th century prison.
Local Farmers and Crafters Market
LORN markets will be holding an extra market on Wednesday 6th August as well as the normal one onThursday 7th, just a few hundred metres along the road from the camping and event centre. Lots of wonderful local food and gifts for especially for you.
5-a-Side Football Tournament
The tournament will be in the form of a knockout. It will take place (regardless of weather) on the all weather pitch at Lochnell School, Benderloch.
Ben Lora Café and bookshop
Situated in the heart of Benderloch at the cycle track car park and about 1km from the event campsite.
Open everyday during the event 8 am - 8 pm
Oban Airsports
Oban Air Sports operates all year round and provides Microlight flight training as well as gift voucher Trial Flights and lessons.
Our aim is to provide affordable flying that is open to all people wanting to experience the sheer delight and fulfilment that flying provides.
Craignish Arts Festival
A celebration of art in all its forms. From exhibitions, music and drama to themed walks, workshops, sailing and storytelling, all interspersed with a scattering of Vikings, scarecrows and pirates, for two weeks between July 24th and August 7th.
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary
Nestling in a mature spruce forest on the shores of beautiful Loch Creran the Scottish SEALIFE Sanctuary enjoys one of the most picturesque settings in Britain, and is home to some of the UK’s most enchanting marine creatures.
