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The Snug at Waterfall Cottage
Whites Brae, Blairmore
Near Dunoon, Argyll
PA23 8TG
Scotland
For your GPS, use the postcode: PA23 8TG. The
Snug is located on Whites Brae in the village of Blairmore,
just north of Dunoon. Stay on the Shore Road as SatNav has a
habit of directing people onto the impassable hill route!
Latitude: 55.9933104
Longitude: -4.8965807
(These exact coordinates pinpoint The Snug at Waterfall
Cottage.)
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Route: Gourock (McInroy's Point) to Hunters Quay (Dunoon) – 20-minute crossing, operates every 15-30 minutes.
Distance from ferry to Snug: Approx. 4 miles north along the A815.
From Glasgow, take the M8 west, cross the Erskine Bridge, then follow the A82 north before turning onto the A83 at Tarbet. The scenic route over the "Rest and Be Thankful" pass brings you down to Carndow and then south to Dunoon.
From the airport terminal, take a short taxi (or the frequent shuttle bus) to Paisley Gilmour Street railway station. The train station is about 5–10 minutes away by taxi.
Board a direct train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourock. Trains run frequently (every 30 mins approx) and the journey takes around 30–40 minutes. Gourock station is right beside the ferry terminal.
From Gourock pier, take the Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) passenger ferry to Dunoon town centre. The crossing takes about 20 minutes.
Once you arrive at Dunoon pier, we recommend booking a local taxi in advance to meet you and take you directly to The Snug (approx. 9 miles / 25 min drive).
🚕 Reliable local firm: Dunoon Taxis (call +44 1369 704 444). They can be waiting for you at the ferry terminal. The fare is typically around £30.
1. Train to Gourock: Frequent trains from Glasgow Central station to Gourock station (approx. 45 minutes). The station is right beside the ferry terminal.
2. Passenger Ferry to Dunoon: From Gourock pier, take the passenger ferry to Dunoon town centre. This service should connect directly with the trains and is the quickest route for foot passengers. Then the 489 bus to Blairmore.
The Highland Snug is served by the West Coast Motors 489 bus, which runs along the coast from Dunoon through Kirn, Hunters Quay, Sandbank, Kilmun, and Strone.
Nearest stop: Blairmore / Strone area – request the stop for Blairmore Pier when boarding. The bus stop is approximately 128m from the postcode.
Long-distance coach, the 901, from Glasgow Buchanan Street bus station connects with the ferries at Gourock Station and the Western Ferry at McInroy's Point.
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