ModerateOff-lead sections
West Island Way (Rothesay to Ettrick Bay section)
Rothesay, Argyll and Bute ·
Quick answer
The West Island Way is Bute's waymarked long-distance path; the Rothesay-to-Ettrick Bay inland section covers around 5 miles of forest and farmland tracks, with general access rules under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code applying to dog walkers.
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Distance
5 miles
Moderate
Difficulty
🐾
Off-lead
Yes
🚧
Stiles
None
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Parking
Available
About this walk
A section of Bute's long-distance West Island Way, running inland from Rothesay across the island through forestry and farmland toward Ettrick Bay. Waymarked throughout, it offers a varied walk away from the coast through quiet Bute countryside.
Terrain
Forest tracksFarmland pathsQuiet roads
🅿️ Parking
Parking available in Rothesay town centre and at Ettrick Bay.
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