LOCATION

We’re located near to Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsular.

High Road, Sandbank, Dunoon, PA23 8PW

We are on the edge of Sandbank, a place that 1300 people call home. It has a corner shop and a Oakbank Community Inn.

In the opposite direction, Dunoon is a 5 minute drive. Dunoon has a Co-op and Morrisons, restaurants, a leisure centre, hospital and other facilities.

For details on travel by car or public transport please see below.

DRIVING

Via Ferry

For most, taking the ferry is the quickest way to Loskin. It takes about 75 minutes to reach us from Glasgow via the Gourock (McInroy’s Point) to Dunoon (Hunters Quay) Ferry.

Ferries run every 15 minutes at peak time and take 20 minutes. Tickets are almost 50% cheaper if bought in advance, either via retail partner or via the ferry website. Full information is at western-ferries.co.uk

Via Land

It’s possible to drive round via the ‘Rest and Be Thankful’ road. During very wet weather the road may be temporarily closed due to landslides. We recommend checking Traffic Scotland before travelling.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND CYCLING

The quickest way is generally to catch a train to Gourock. The ferry terminal is a couple of minutes walk away, the ferry runs every 30-60 minutes between 6am and midnight and takes approximately 25 minutes (it’s a different ferry to the car ferry). For more information see the ferry website.

You’ll arrive in Dunoon from where you can catch a bus to Sandbank primary school which is less than a 3 minute walk away (some drivers may stop outside Loskin Wood).

Before travelling we recommend checking the service status of the ferry for cancellations and delays. Sometimes scheduled cancellations will show ‘bus’ alternative, this bus will take you to the car ferry which leaves from a different location and also arrives at Hunter’s Quay.

WestGo

There is a flxible bus that provides shared journey’s in the Dunoon area. More information is available here.

Taxis

Taxi Geroge Dunoon 07913 601442

Clyde Taxis 01369 706444

DM Taxis 07568 330108

Thistle Taxis 01369 704331