Where to find us
Cruachan Visitor Centre is situated on the north bank of Loch Awe, 19 miles east of Oban on the A85. Falls of Cruachan station is 200 metres away and served by trains between Glasgow and Oban. The Visitor Centre is also on Glasgow to Oban bus routes.
Opening Times
Summer Opening Hours:
April – October, Monday – Friday only, 9.15am – 4.45pm
Winter Opening Hours:
November – March*, Monday – Friday only, 9.15 am – 3.45pm
*Tours of Cruachan Power Station are suspended and we are not taking bookings for future dates. Our Visitor Centre will be closed from Monday 16 March 2020. This is to reduce the risk of people spreading the Coronavirus and the closure will be reviewed on a weekly basis. We know this will inconvenience people who have booked tours but as a working power station, the safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and visitors is our first priority.
Prices
Adults: £7.50
Senior citizens/Students: £6.50
Children, 5 – 15 years: £2.50 (under 5 years are free)
Green Tourism Offer: Discounted rates are available on guided tours for persons arriving by public transport, on foot or by bicycle. This offer is subject to availability and requesting a place in advance is strongly recommended to prevent disappointment.
Group tours
The Cruachan Visitor Centre frequently caters to large group visits, both for guided tours or just tea stops at the Hollow Mountain Cafe.
To request a group tour please contact us.
Free educational visits
Educational visits to The Cruachan Visitor Centre and inside the Hollow Mountain are free. The Visitor Centre features educational boards, interactive displays and activity areas for school groups, as well as outdoor play areas.
To request a free educational visit please contact us.
Free educational visits
Educational visits to The Cruachan Visitor Centre and inside the Hollow Mountain are free. The Visitor Centre features educational boards, interactive displays and activity areas for school groups, as well as outdoor play areas.
To request a free educational visit please contact us.
Free educational visits
Educational visits to The Cruachan Visitor Centre and inside the Hollow Mountain are free. The Visitor Centre features educational boards, interactive displays and activity areas for school groups, as well as outdoor play areas.
To request a free educational visit please contact us.
Access
Car parking
The Cruachan Visitor Centre and Hollow Mountain Cafe have a free of charge car park.
Disabled access
The Cruachan Visitor Centre and Hollow Mountain Cafe offer step-free access.
However, tours of the Hollow Mountain and Cruachan Power Station are unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users and may be unsuitable for persons with limited mobility.