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Inveraray Castle – a large castle like building surrounded by trees📷 Photo by Ray Harrington on Unsplash

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray, United Kingdom

History

The turreted home of the Dukes of Argyll, beside a Georgian town on Loch Fyne.

Nearest town
Inveraray, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
56.2379, -5.0736

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

  • Argyll Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Inveraray Castle
    CaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • MacTavish CampsiteCampsite
    21 km from Inveraray Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Ardlui Holiday Home ParkCampsite
    23 km from Inveraray Castle
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stratheck Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Inveraray Castle
    CaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Beinglas CampsiteCampsite
    24 km from Inveraray Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glendaruel Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    24 km from Inveraray Castle
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Inveraray Castle?

Inveraray Castle is in Inveraray, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.2379, -5.0736. It is about 23 km from Ardlui.

Can you camp near Inveraray Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is St Catherine's Caravan Park, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Inveraray Castle?

Inveraray Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Argyll: Loch Lomond to Kilmartin and Oban.

What is there to see near Inveraray Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rest and Be Thankful (13 km), Kilmartin Glen (28 km), Balmaha, Loch Lomond (38 km) and Duart Castle (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Inveraray 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)