TRAVEL
Travelling by Car / Van / Minibus
If you plan to take the car ferry to get to Dunoon, Western Ferries is the only provider. It's cheaper to buy a ticket before you get on the ferry. The nearest outlet to the terminal to buy tickets on the day is: Paul’s Food & Wine, 94 Shore Street, Gourock PA19 1RB or go on-line.
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The ferry departs from McInroy's Point, Gourock PA19 1BA to Hunters Quay, Dunoon PA23 8HL
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The passenger ferry terminal is right beside the Gourock train station. Calmac is the service provider to Dunoon and arrives beside the main marquee for the Weekend events.
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Travelling BY AIR
Glasgow International Airport is just 25 miles from Dunoon. On arrival at the airport, you can pre-book a cab to transport you to the Gourock passenger ferry terminal for approximately £35-40.
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Alternatively, you can take a short taxi ride or bus from the airport to Paisley Gilmour Street Train Station and take one of the regular trains to Gourock (approx 30 mins).
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Gourock Train Station and the passenger ferry terminal are in the same complex. Argyll Ferries (Calmac) is the service provider to Dunoon.
Travelling BY TRAIN
Glasgow Central Station is the terminal for the Gourock line.
Gourock Train Station and the passenger ferry terminal are in the same complex. Argyll Ferries (Calmac) is the service provider to Dunoon.
For those just attending the Saturday events - the Coal Pier events will finish in time to catch the passenger ferry and train to Glasgow Central and arrives back in Glasgow just after midnight.
Punk On The Peninsula has partnered with the following establishments to provide discounted rates for the festival, make sure you mention you are attending Punk on the Peninsula when arranging the booking always quote discount code POTP23.
ACCOMMODATION
GREAT PLACES TO STAY
Choosing the right place to stay is an essential part of your visit to Dunoon and the festival and there’s a wealth of comfortable, affordable accommodations to suit all budgets.
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You’ll be able to choose from hotels or friendly family-run B&Bs, and if there’s a group of you, or if you have family and friends in tow – why not go self-catering in a holiday lodge or caravan?
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For information on all holiday accommodation, click on the link to Dunoon Presents below.
Just 0.7 of a mile (a 15 minute walk) away from the Main Stage area POTP has a dedicated punk campsite area to pitch your tent. The area is a fully secure site with toilet and shower facilities with parking immediately nearby.
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Access to the campsite is by ticket only where you have the option to book a full festival camping ticket or just select day tickets to suit your visit to the festival.
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Campsite Rules
To help keep the campsite safe and enjoyable for all we have a couple of campsite rules.
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When pitching your tent keep inside the camping zone – Ensure marked out corridors for emergency access are kept clear
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Leave no trace – Bag and bin all your rubbish, use the recycling bins where possible
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No fires or BBQ’s allowed. Camping stoves are allowed on-site but must not be left unattended when lit.
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Quiet time 11.00pm to 7.00am remember we have families on site
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Please respect other around you including local residents
The campsite will be monitored throughout by the POTP security team to ensure maximum safety and security.
CAMPING
CAMPERVANS
We have managed to secure a limited number of campervan spaces not far from the main festival area at Kirn overlooking the water's edge. You'll be near to the centre of the festival and just beside the town centre.
Campervans are limited to a MAXIMUM length of 7 metres. Power will be available on-site. Spaces MUST be booked prior by calling Wilma on 01369 760413 or 07711 985366.