Argyll and Bute district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Tarbert

Tarbert is a town in Argyll and Bute district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Tarbert Castle (1 km), Dùn A' Choin Duibh (9 km) and Asgog Loch (11 km).

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Tarbert, Scotland
Tarbert, Argyll and Bute district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tarbert at a glance

Location
Argyll and Bute district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,130
Coordinates
55.8628° N, 5.4162° W
Places within 50 km
91 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tarbert

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tarbert: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Tarbert

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tarbert. The closest is Tarbert Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tarbert

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tarbert. The closest is Tòrr Meadhonach (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Tarbert

46 churches within 100 km of Tarbert. The closest is St Brendan's Chapel (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tarbert

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tarbert. The closest is Asgog Loch (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Asgog Loch · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Loch Fad · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Loch Eck · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Loch Thom · lake · Inverclyde · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Ballachuan Loch · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Kilbirnie Loch · lake · North Ayrshire · ~61 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Tarbert

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tarbert. The closest is Loch Riddon (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tarbert

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tarbert. The closest is Inchmarnock (23 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Inchmarnock · river spot · Argyll and Bute · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Little Cumbrae · river spot · North Ayrshire · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Scarba · river spot · Argyll and Bute · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Shuna · river spot · Argyll and Bute · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Lunga · river spot · Scotland · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Holy Island · river spot · North Ayrshire · ~54 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Tarbert

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tarbert
  2. 1 km Tarbert Castle · heritage site, Argyll and Bute
  3. 10 km Asgog Loch · lake, Argyll and Bute
  4. 17 km St Brendan's Chapel · church, Argyll and Bute
  5. 1 km Skipness Castle · heritage site, Argyll and Bute
  6. 15 km Dùn A' Choin Duibh · heritage site, Argyll and Bute
  7. 9 km Back to Tarbert

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From travellers near Tarbert

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How to reach Tarbert

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tarbert by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage41108Tarbert Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1457Tòrr Meadhonach (24 km)
    Churches1146St Brendan's Chapel (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs417Asgog Loch (11 km)
    Beaches & coast716Loch Riddon (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves315Inchmarnock (23 km)
    Parks014Lyle Park (51 km)
    Museums28Kilmartin House Museum (38 km)
    Treks46West Island Way (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Benmore Botanic Garden (40 km)
    Waterfalls13Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (42 km)
    Other attractions12Ballochroy Standing Stones (26 km)
    Caves12King's Cave (47 km)
    Temples11Temple Wood Stone Circles Park (37 km)

    Tarbert: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tarbert?

    Tarbert Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Dùn A' Choin Duibh (heritage site, about 9 km), Asgog Loch (lake, about 11 km), Skipness Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), St Brendan's Chapel (church, about 15 km), MacEwan's Castle, Dun Site (heritage site, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tarbert?

    91 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tarbert?

    Tarbert Castle, about 1 km by road; Dùn A' Choin Duibh (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tarbert?

    Tòrr Meadhonach, about 24 km by road; Creag Ghlas Laggan (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tarbert?

    St Brendan's Chapel, about 15 km by road; Kilmory Chapel (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tarbert?

    Start in Tarbert, visit Tarbert Castle, then Asgog Loch, then St Brendan's Chapel, then Skipness Castle, then Dùn A' Choin Duibh, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tarbert?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tarbert

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tarbert’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tarbert on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.