All types of cycling can be had around Oban. Flat roads along the edge of sea lochs, hilly inland passes, breathtaking descents, technical single track and family routes. More information is available on our mountain bike page. The presence of the nearby Gulf Stream and unpolluted waters make Oban a mecca for UK diving enthusiasts. There is enough diving here to suit everyone whether pleasant scenic dives, wrecks both shallow and deep, hairy drift dives with tidal flows exceeding 15 knots and deep drop offs.
More information is available on our diving page.
Take a Guided Tour To really get the most out of your holiday visit to Oban and Lorn, why not try a guided tour with one of the guides listed below. Their detailed knowledge will ensure that you get to see some of the hidden corners that escape many visitors. You don't need to be a fanatical castle seeker to enjoy exploring the castles of the west coast. Castles such as those at Dunollie, Dunstaffnage, Kilchurn and Fincharn are all within a short distance of Oban. The haunted castle at Barcaldine, just 8 miles north of Oban offers a great day out for the family.