点评:It's easy to dismiss this place as you whizz by on the A85 on your way to or from places such as Oban or Tyndrum. Currently part of the Dam attractions are closed for refurbishment in the Hollow Mountain turbine halls, so you cannot visit them, You can still hike up to the actual Dam itself from here (a 45 minute trek up a steep path). However, this place is a perfect spot to break a journey. Situated alongside the stunning Loch Awe shoreline, with free parking, including EV charging points and a shaded picnic area with some childrens play space, this is a hidden gem.
The Visitor Centre has an interesting display explaining the workings of the Dam, Hollow mountain and generation of electricity, with interactive areas for children to discover more. There's also a play room for children too. The restaurant offers a range of lunch and snack options, plenty of refreshments and cakes. I opted for a cheese toastie and salad, which with a cold drink cost a reasonable £8. There are picnic benches outside where you can sit with dogs. There are well-cared-for toilets. Of course, the place wouldn't be complete without a gift shop, but it went beyond selling the ubiquitous tartan tat and stocked some quality products. There were some pocket money items too.
Perhaps when the Hollow Mountain tours resume the place will get busier. Until then enjoy this spot with all its facilities and don't zoom past.
翻译:当您沿着 A85 高速公路往返于奥本或廷德拉姆等地时,很容易忽略这个地方。目前,大坝的部分景点因空山涡轮机大厅翻新而关闭,所以您无法参观。您仍然可以从这里徒步前往大坝本身(沿着陡峭的小路走 45 分钟)。然而,这个地方是旅途中的完美休息地点。它坐落在风景秀丽的奥湖海岸线旁,设有免费停车场、电动汽车充电桩和带儿童游乐区的阴凉野餐区,是一块隐藏的宝石。
游客中心有一个有趣的展览,讲解大坝、空山和发电的工作原理,还有供儿童了解更多信息的互动区。酒店还设有儿童游乐室。餐厅提供各种午餐和小吃,以及大量的茶点和蛋糕。我选择了一份奶酪吐司和沙拉,加一杯冷饮,价格合理,为 8 英镑。外面有野餐桌,您可以和狗狗坐在一起。这里有维护良好的厕所。当然,如果没有礼品店,这里就不算完整,但它不仅出售随处可见的格子呢,还出售一些优质商品。还有一些零花钱可以买的东西。
也许等到空心山之旅恢复后,这里会更热闹一些。在那之前,好好享受这里的所有设施吧,不要错过。