Getting here
The journey is part of the stay
How the tides work
Twice a day the sea gives way
Around low tide the Dhorlin rises out of the water, linking Davaar to the mainland. For a few hours either side of low tide it's safe to cross. As the tide comes back in, the causeway disappears and the island is on its own again.
Tide times shift by roughly an hour each day, so we plan every arrival and departure for you.
Step 01
Before you arrive
We check the tide tables for your arrival day and agree a crossing time with you.
Step 02
Park on the mainland
Leave your car in the parking area by the start of the Dhorlin, just outside Campbeltown.
Step 03
Cross at low tide
We meet you, load your luggage into the 4×4 and drive you across the causeway to your door.
Step 04
Settle in
A complimentary local drink is waiting. The tide comes in — and the island is yours.
Travelling to Kintyre
Finding Campbeltown
- By car — a beautiful drive down the west coast from Glasgow via Loch Lomond and Inveraray.
- By air — flights from Glasgow to Campbeltown airport.
- By ferry — seasonal crossings to Campbeltown and Kintyre.
Good to know
Questions guests ask
Can I walk across myself?
Yes, at low tide the Dhorlin is walkable, but always check the times with us first — the tide comes in quickly and the shingle is uneven.
What if my travel is delayed?
Let us know as early as you can and we'll rearrange your crossing around the next safe window.
Can I leave the island during my stay?
Of course. Cross to Campbeltown and the Kintyre coast whenever the tide is out — just plan your return before it turns.
Is it ever completely cut off?
Twice a day, for several hours, when the tide covers the causeway. Most guests say it's their favourite part.
Plan your escape