Driving directions for Crear

From Glasgow: Take the A82 out of Glasgow to Loch Lomond & Tarbet. (If you’re coming from the airport take the M8 towards the Erskine Bridge. Cross the bridge & pick up to A82 to Loch Lomond & Tarbet.) In Tarbet turn left onto the A83 to Arrochar & Inveraray.

In Inveraray take the A83 towards Campbeltown. Drive through Lochgilphead & continue on the A83 in the direction of Campbeltown. About 2 miles after Ardrishaig, turn sharp right onto the B8024 to Kilberry. Follow this road for 14 miles. After 13 miles you’ll see Crear’s red roof in the distance on your left & you’ll pass a ruin on your right. Continue past Caisealrag Cottage & Cretshegan Farm on your left until you can no longer see Crear. The Crear drive way is on the left, opposite double field gates.

Trains, planes & automobiles

Glasgow is the nearest city to Crear with international air and rail links. Prestwick Airport & Edinburgh International are a further 40 minutes. The easiest option to travel to Crear is to hire a car or take the City Link bus. Crear can suggest several local taxi firms who offer an airport & railway collection service. If there are several people in your party, it can be the cheaper option.

Please note that the nearest petrol station to Crear is in Lochgilphead, on the righthand side as you approach the town from Inveraray. Please be aware of deer on the road at both dusk and dawn. Pease also note sat navs send you in the wrong direction! 

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