Top things to see, do and experience on Jura
Wild Swimming, Lochs & Beaches Corran Sands is shallow and
Climb The Mighty Paps of Jura
Climbing the Paps of Jura is a must- do thing for the adventurous soul. With no set paths, and scree and bog underfoot it is not the height so much as the terrain that is the challenge. 3 peaks in one day or just scale one to see the most incredible views across Argyll & The Isles. Guided Tours with Locals Local guides on Jura offer a variety of tours around the island by sea and land. Join a wildlife tour or round-the-island excursion by boat with Jura Boat Tours or Sea Jura; go by vehicle or with our local walking guide Grant from Jura Guided; or take a photography trip with Konrad Borkowski. Wellness Philippa at Therapy On The Go runs yoga classes every Monday as well as beach yoga sessions She also is a fanastic massage therapist. Bothan Jura Retreat offers wood fired hot tubs, a sauna and ice barrel for a boost to your dopamine when staying in one of their bothans. Festivals & Fun The Jura Music Festival and The Whisky Festival are two of the best known festivals on Jura. However there are plenty of other events in the island’s calendar - Burns Supper, Jura Bake Off, Jura Sports and Regatta Weekend to name but a few, alongside spontaneous beach parties and ceilidhs in the hall.
sheltered, as are the village beaches and Lowlandman’s Bay. Inverlussa in the north has a wonderful bay for swimming. Fresh water lochs are plentiful and Jura is famous for its raised beaches on the west coast for the adventurous. Local Produce Bakery goodies from The Island Bakehouse and grazeboards, cakes and pies at The Antlers. The Jura Hotel is also offering a new menu. Lussa Gin, Deer Island Rum, & Jura Whisky are all made on the island and sustainably culled Wild Jura Venison can now be bought on the island. isleofjura.scot/eatdrinkjura/ Arts & Crafts If you’re down in the village you might be lucky to coincide with the weekly craft fair in the village hall. But, if not, Camella Crafts, Crackaig Textiles and The Whisky Island Gallery are all located by the big pier and open most days. Bikes & Pedal Boards If you’d like to see Jura in a different way why not hire a bike and helmet from Jura Cycles or head out on the water with a pedal board in the village from Ronald. isleofjura.scot/ things-to-do/ Whirlpool & Waterfalls The Corryvrekan whirlpool in the north of the island is the third largest whirlpool in the world, reached by boat trip or by foot. Along the west coast and inland rivers there are plenty of magnificent waterfalls for those wishing for an invigorating wild, cold shower!
West Coast Bothies Glengarrisdale, Cruib Lodge,
and Ruantallain bothies provide welcoming, rustic refuges for those adventurous enough to explore the wild side of Jura along its uninhabited west coast.
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