Title: Things to Do in Cowal in 2026 | Expedia.com [Cowal Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cowal.dx553248621593909780)[Hotels in Cowal](https://expedia.com/Cowal-Hotels.d553248621593909780.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cowal](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cowal.d553248621593909780.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cowal](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cowal.d553248621593909780.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cowal Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cowal.d553248621593909780.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Cowal ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cowal Types of activities [Cowal Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cowal.dx553248621593909780) ![Fairy Glen Isle of Skye, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593909780/058a2dd6-9753-4f6c-a795-df6213166d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hell's Glen is a glen on the Cowal Peninsula, in Argyll, Scotland. The glen is within the Argyll Forest Park that is itself within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205844/df60026d-a4fe-4dda-8d20-d0fc77ba0f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view from the top of Ben Arthur, a.k.a. The Cobbler, during my last adventure in Scotland. This is a fairly easy walk (11 miles, 4-6 hours) in the southern Highlands near Loch Lomond. A good warm-up before a failed attempt at Ben Nevis the following day. Pictures to come later.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182736/798663a7-e913-4191-8c84-b11e4aaa50c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Loch Eck, just north of Dunoon.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000383147/f936f6fb-1128-4c20-bb67-1e938d33a493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The mountain pass road east of Inveraray, heading toward Rest and be Thankful.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205844/d0df21fd-5d71-4efe-8505-03ff84d9c98d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Cowal Attractions Learn what makes Cowal tick with some of the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=553248621593909780&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Browse through our top {26 fun activities in Cowal [fun activities in Cowal](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=553248621593909780&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and book with ease knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Cowal ### Tours & day trips [See all 95 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1168735/ae410746-7c37-4141-b303-6ec8b6e0850e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour 3d 9.8/10 100 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $304 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glasgow-isle-of-skye-the-highlands-and-loch-ness-3-day-tour.a1168735.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840888/5a822325-e8e9-49ba-96bb-4397f2b2e523.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour 2d 9.8/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-loch-ness-inverness-the-highlands-2-day-tour.a840888.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![3 Day - Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47015326/014018f2-0bf7-49f7-b744-f1f51a96d7c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day - Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Edinburgh 3d 9.6/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $492 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-day-isle-of-skye-loch-ness-glenfinnan-tour-from-edinburgh.a47015326.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1168723/b0dba335-df06-49df-888c-0c3c92c461e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour 11h 45m 9.2/10 286 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glasgow-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands-day-tour.a1168723.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840783/e0b46906-5f0a-48ee-8753-e0379c6196a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour 3d 9.6/10 338 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $304 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/isle-of-skye-highlands-and-loch-ness-3-day-tour-from-edinburgh.a840783.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1168722/05ca54d0-e969-4754-a9d5-b604a606dd4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles 9h 45m 9.2/10 114 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glasgow-oban-glencoe-west-highland-castles.a1168722.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49546650/6ac17c84-de1d-48d6-90af-d1285f9f8337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow 11h 45m 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness-glencoe-highlands-small-group-day-tour-from-glasgow.a49546650.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4558203/b6c1e9a4-5187-400d-9c45-d69a0c3ee0df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise 1h 9.4/10 879 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-lomond-scottish-highlands-sightseeing-cruise.a4558203.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Glasgow: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1168734/075b7313-b91a-41fc-834c-39162ea9754b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glasgow: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour 2d 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glasgow-loch-ness-inverness-the-highlands-2-day-tour.a1168734.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49546849/061bec94-9faa-4279-b65e-538d86562444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour 8h 30m 9.6/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-lomond-national-park-stirling-castle-full-day-tour.a49546849.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 57 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/906955/865bb4b9-9608-41f2-a962-8daa5b21ebcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup! 4d 8/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $4,433 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-islay-platinum-whisky-tour-whisky-included-with-free-pickup.a906955.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Greenock Ocean Terminal: Loch Lomond & Highland 7 Hr Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46343785/d17a0ec9-015a-4392-8b68-faaeda0541b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Greenock Ocean Terminal: Loch Lomond & Highland 7 Hr Private Tour 7h 10/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $779 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-tour-from-greenock-to-the-highlands-and-loch-lomond.a46343785.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Drive Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48943958/8107ed76-cc83-4110-96c0-967bdf62f083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Drive Tour 9h Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-lomond-and-trossachs-national-park-drive-tour.a48943958.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Meet Johnnie Walker - Private Whisky Tour - From Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/891246/49e51797-5167-44b2-955d-c27bcf5f0c64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Meet Johnnie Walker - Private Whisky Tour - From Edinburgh 12h Free cancellation available $1,478 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/meet-johnnie-walker-private-whisky-tour-from-edinburgh.a891246.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Private Luxury Day Tour of Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49372905/4eb9e0e6-9229-426a-8e8d-b4d890cbe53a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Luxury Day Tour of Edinburgh 8h Free cancellation available $940 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-luxury-day-tour-of-edinburgh.a49372905.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Inverary Castle & Loch Lomond Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2541783/7ec357fc-c43d-4404-abf6-cc37e46f6439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Inverary Castle & Loch Lomond Tour 8h 8.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $239 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/inverary-castle-loch-lomond-tour.a2541783.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Scotland Lochs & Glens Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2703465/c28a194d-4666-47ac-b748-455f1940c3b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scotland Lochs & Glens Day Tour 8h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $939 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/8-hours-scotland-lochs-glens-tour.a2703465.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![4-Day Islay Whisky Tour from Glasgow](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3245215/0b7d686f-25dd-417d-8ed2-d429ec113aad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4-Day Islay Whisky Tour from Glasgow 4d Free cancellation available $5,359 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-islay-whisky-tour-from-glasgow.a3245215.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Glasgow from Greenock Cruise Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46890826/6c4e5e5a-d7f7-458e-bc91-dac707ddd1cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Glasgow from Greenock Cruise Port 7h Free cancellation available $361 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-glasgow-from-greenock-cruise-port.a46890826.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44639044/fcc6a188-0b8f-4c63-8cbb-dd4c85ee77e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow 10h 10/10 51 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $887 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-highlands-oban-glencoe-lochs-castles-from-glasgow.a44639044.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4558203/b6c1e9a4-5187-400d-9c45-d69a0c3ee0df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise 1h 9.4/10 879 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-lomond-scottish-highlands-sightseeing-cruise.a4558203.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Loch Lomond: Wallaby Island SUP Adventure with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52031172/2cd20701-3228-4978-a458-2345f5372ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Lomond: Wallaby Island SUP Adventure with Guide 3h Free cancellation available $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-lomond-wallaby-island-sup-adventure-with-guide.a52031172.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Twin Kayak Hire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48503441/dc621b80-3450-4a66-a3b2-5e72fb90544d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Twin Kayak Hire 2h $67 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/twin-kayak-hire.a48503441.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Loch Lomond: Island Discovery 2-Hour Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4733922/10019a5c-51d6-42f5-b886-859583d852c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Lomond: Island Discovery 2-Hour Cruise 2h 9.4/10 698 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-lomond-island-discovery-2-hour-cruise.a4733922.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Full Day Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4264543/3ea6dd54-0bc7-407d-a00b-ca252cdd7a1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Charter 8h Free cancellation available $1,034 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-hire.a4264543.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Half Day Private Hire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2776518/16afc310-b198-4c2b-8e7e-182b44c76c76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Private Hire 4h Free cancellation available $689 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-private-hire.a2776518.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Castle & Cake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3389088/93d0ea54-1b08-496d-8c81-9e22e02e5ec2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Castle & Cake 3h Free cancellation available $517 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/castle-cake-tour.a3389088.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Shipwreck Hunters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3407657/37183e13-5c80-4416-a8a8-669d6429a9d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shipwreck Hunters 2h Free cancellation available $403 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shipwreck-hunters.a3407657.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Doon The Watter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3389089/db5b64d6-2ce6-49b9-9e4d-80d48ad96b37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Doon The Watter 1h Free cancellation available $269 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/doon-the-watter.a3389089.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Loch Katrine Private Ebike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46347172/633a13af-6692-4b82-9fee-2ff8977cb8f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Katrine Private Ebike Tour 4h Free cancellation available $302 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-katrine-ebike-tour.a46347172.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Loch Lomond Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4013815/8d3d7358-7acb-4605-ab2b-0af25ccd0d9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Loch Lomond Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK 4h Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-lomond-hidden-gems-self-guided-tour-treasure-hunt.a4013815.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![Dunoon E Bike Tour with Local Legends and Scenic Views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51646316/1322787e-3401-424e-b462-2eb9338faa1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dunoon E Bike Tour with Local Legends and Scenic Views 3h Free cancellation available ~~$108~~$86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dunoon-e-bike-tour-with-local-legends-and-scenic-views.a51646316.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ![E-Bike Tour to Puck's Glen and Hidden Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51590999/a88e4ae5-7c81-4e50-bd17-6747039c8f4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### E-Bike Tour to Puck's Glen and Hidden Waterfalls 4h Free cancellation available ~~$135~~$107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/e-bike-tour-to-pucks-glen-and-hidden-waterfalls.a51590999.activity-details?&rid=553248621593909780&location=Cowal&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Cowal | Number of things to do | 26 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow](/things-to-do/full-day-oban-castles-and-glencoe-guided-tour-from-glasgow.a49546796.activity-details): $74 | | Top 5 things to do | [Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour](/things-to-do/glasgow-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands-day-tour.a1168723.activity-details)[Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow](/things-to-do/loch-ness-glencoe-highlands-small-group-day-tour-from-glasgow.a49546650.activity-details)[Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow](/things-to-do/full-day-oban-castles-and-glencoe-guided-tour-from-glasgow.a49546796.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour](/things-to-do/edinburgh-loch-ness-inverness-the-highlands-2-day-tour.a840888.activity-details)[Standing Stones and Stone Circles of Kilmartin Glen](/things-to-do/standing-stones-and-stone-circles-of-kilmartin-glen.a50373955.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour](/things-to-do/glasgow-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands-day-tour.a1168723.activity-details)[Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow](/things-to-do/loch-ness-glencoe-highlands-small-group-day-tour-from-glasgow.a49546650.activity-details)[Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow](/things-to-do/full-day-oban-castles-and-glencoe-guided-tour-from-glasgow.a49546796.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour](/things-to-do/edinburgh-loch-ness-inverness-the-highlands-2-day-tour.a840888.activity-details)[Standing Stones and Stone Circles of Kilmartin Glen](/things-to-do/standing-stones-and-stone-circles-of-kilmartin-glen.a50373955.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cowal - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Cowal There's no need to dig deep into your pockets in Cowal. The following won't cost a penny. **Puck's Glenn** \- You'll be treated to vistas that'll leave you amazed at this natural wonder. **Benmore Botanic Garden** \- Grab your picnic blanket, throw together a few snacks and find a shady spot to appreciate Mother Nature. ### Things to Do in Cowal with Kids You'll find plenty of fun activities to do with the kids in and around Cowal. Keep the crew entertained with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=553248621593909780&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cowal? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cowal ![Lovely spot but don’t expect a regular bus service and if you walk it’s further than you think ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092941/7e5eae7a-f835-4c7f-92de-3dadc0710027.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carrick Castle After visiting Carrick Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carrick Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Carrick-Castle-Cairndow.d6092941.Vacation-Attraction) ![Benmore botanical gardens with the rain moving in. Really nice place for a day out. Lots to see and do and some nice viewpoints like this. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012338/87e0e9e6-53bb-45dd-9ef1-eb98577a55e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Benmore Botanic Garden 4.5/5(6 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Benmore Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Benmore. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Benmore-Botanic-Garden-Dunoon.d553248621532493423.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lovely spot but don’t expect a regular bus service and if you walk it’s further than you think ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092941/7e5eae7a-f835-4c7f-92de-3dadc0710027.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Loch Goil 5/5(2 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Goil during your travels in Cairndow. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Loch-Goil-Cairndow.d553248634855573847.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dunans Castle 5/5(8 reviews) Learn about the local history of Colintraive when you spend time at Dunans Castle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Dunans-Castle-Colintraive.d553248621555971479.Vacation-Attraction) #### Puck's Glenn You can take time to visit Puck's Glenn during your travels to Dunoon. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina. [](https://expedia.com/Pucks-Glenn-Dunoon.d553248621532493424.Vacation-Attraction) #### Castle House Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Castle House Museum in Dunoon. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Castle-House-Museum-Dunoon.d6092945.Vacation-Attraction) #### Castle Toward Residential School Learn about the local history of Dunoon when you spend time at Castle Toward Residential School. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina. [](https://expedia.com/Castle-Toward-Residential-School-Dunoon.d553248621532493418.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ardkinglas Woodland Garden Explore the great outdoors at Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, a lovely green space in Cairndow. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Ardkinglas-Woodland-Garden-Cairndow.d6092943.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Queens Hall You can get tickets for a performance at The Queens Hall during your trip to Dunoon. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/The-Queens-Hall-Dunoon.d553248622007272724.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Cowal ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5587/47c68ef5-564f-49bb-a334-d3db81a93509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dunoon ![Abandoned Admiralty Pier and boat, Firth of Clyde, Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5591/c0a2bbcb-415a-49d5-affd-a563a5147b07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gourock ![Aerial image over the town of Helensburgh on the banks of the River Clyde.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5594/71879726-ceb4-4f55-a025-7fd2f3fccbc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Helensburgh ![Lochgilphead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8561/34a0791b-b58c-4c11-abb8-62a510deb6ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lochgilphead ![Panoramic Port Bannatyne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9645/73e0a0fb-c4da-4162-82df-54a88ac5de6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rothesay ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177888/b44fb870-7cdd-42ac-a056-ef5fb5a32ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Inveraray ![Overgrown part of Kilfinan churchyard A plan of the churchyard can be found on the Friends of Kilfinan site: http://www.drumcot.org/plan.html](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179949/fa65a828-4377-4a5b-85df-58663f2f96d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Phil Champion](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1667) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Kilfinan ![Butter Bridge, Arrochar Alps](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182736/c32768e8-5dc9-454b-b8db-595ae551b40e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arrochar ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Cowal on a sunny day? ### Are there cheap things to do in Cowal? ### What can you do in Cowal for free? > - 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