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Duart Castle on Mull - panoramio (1)📷 Lobster1, CC BY-SA 3.0

Duart Castle

Craignure, United Kingdom

History

The seat of the Clan MacLean on a headland facing the Sound of Mull, visible from the ferry as you arrive.

Nearest town
Craignure, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
56.4555, -5.6545

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Shieling HolidaysCampsite
    3 km from Duart Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Oban Holiday ParkCampsite
    11 km from Duart Castle
    TentsCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tralee Bay HolidaysMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Duart Castle
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Seaview Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Duart Castle
    MotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Salen Bay CampsiteCampsite
    19 km from Duart Castle · 40 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Port nan GaelCampsite
    24 km from Duart Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Duart Castle?

Duart Castle is in Craignure, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.4555, -5.6545. It is about 12 km from Oban.

Can you camp near Duart Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Shieling Holidays, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Duart Castle?

Duart Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mull and Iona by ferry from Oban.

What is there to see near Duart Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tobermory (32 km), Kilmartin Glen (37 km), Calgary Bay (41 km) and Inveraray Castle (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Duart Castle?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)