The villages of Arrochar, Tarbet, Succoth and nearby Ardlui have a thriving heritage community. For more information about the Arrochar local heritage, visit: & Tarbet Arrochar, Tarbet and Ardlui Heritage Group 6 Succoth to Coiregrogain Circular 7 Arrochar to Honeymoon Bridge 8 9 Riverside Trails www.arrocharheritage.com Glen and forest walk with spectacular scenery Arrochar to Ardgartan above Climb Ben Arthur Riverside and Boathouse Trails Paths High Morlaggan: www.highmorlaggan.co.uk Follow Route 5 until you Park at the head of Loch Long The iconic peak of Ben Arthur These gentle paths wind their Distance: Distance: Distance: Distance: Hidden Heritage of a Landscape meet the tarmacked road and climb the path marked (884 m), better known as way through mixed woodland 11 miles; 17.5 km Ardgartan: about 14 miles; 1.25-1.75 miles; www.hiddenheritage.org.uk to Loch Sloy. Turn left for by a carved wooden fox. Turn The Cobbler because of its along the River Croe and - circular 2.3 miles; 3.7 km 22.5 km 2.0-2.8 km about 0.5 km, then take left at the T-junction, with distinctive outline, dominates the shore of Loch Long. The area is also a hub for hill walking, cycling, water sports Honeymoon Bridge: - return - circular the track left over a bridge Type of route: views over Arrochar and the view from Arrochar. The Forestry Commission and natural heritage; for more information visit: 2.7 miles; 4.4 km into Coiregrogain. Ignoring well-defined tracks Loch Long, and across to Ben Although a popular climb, the Type of route: marks two trails, Cat Craig Type of route: The Three Villages Community Website and Cafe - one way www.threevillages.org.uk a rough track to Lomond. Continue to a fork terrain is steep and difficult, steep but clear and Peninsula Circuit both well-defined paths Great Trossachs Forest on the right, continue west in the path, then either head Type of route: and the weather notoriously paths starting at the small car and tarmac road www.thegreattrossachsforest.co.uk below the dramatic peaks of left to Ardgartan or right to forestry paths changeable - proper clothing park at Ardgartan, beside Waterbus Service Ben Vane, Ben Ime, Ben Narnain, and A’Chrois, Honeymoon Bridge. and footwear are essential. the carved wooden eagle. www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/waterbus finally descending and crossing the burn, just Looking up, you can see the before a small dam. The latter path contours south peak of The Cobbler. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Only a brief description is www.lochlomond-trossachs.org around the hillside, ending provided here, and you should Forestry Commission ( Forest Park) Take care after heavy rain or snow melt! The track in a small parking area beside the road, while the left Look out for red squirrels in the trees, and bobbing http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk heads back down the opposite side of Glen Loin, with path descends gradually and emerges from the trees use the appropriate OS map dippers fishing for insects in the river, and you may to plan your route. Park at The Hidden Heritage Trail views of and down Loch Long to the above Ardgartan. Take care crossing the busy A83, even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an elusive hiddenheritage.org.uk/resources/hidden-heritage-trail Clyde. As the track passes then follow the path by the river to the car park and the head of Loch Long (small otter near the shore. In addition to these pleasant

Three Lochs Way pass Please this leaflet onyou when finished have with it! above the houses at Succoth, picnic area. You can extend this walk by following charge), cross the road, and walks, Ardgartan provides a base for accessing many www.threelochsway.co.uk either turn sharp left to the trails in Route 9. This is a one-way walk, but both climb the path marked by a other walks towards and the Rest-and- The Way descend to the glen, turning Arrochar and Ardgartan are on bus routes. carved wooden fox. Turn left be-Thankful. www.cowalway.co.uk right out of the trees and at the T-junction, then shortly following the road through right, soon following a stream. Succoth to the head of Loch Ignore a path to the right and Long, or continue and turn continue to the famous Narnain Boulders. Keep right left down the ‘zig-zag’ path at the next fork to reach a small lochan, then left to Funding for this leaflet was donated by visitors to the to the A83 and the ‘Cobbler’ ascend stone steps to the ridge. Of the three peaks of National Park through the Friends of Loch Lomond & The Cobbler, the central peak is the highest, but some The Trossachs OUR Park scheme. car park. scrambling and a head for heights are needed to scale Explore the local network of This leaflet has been produced the rock pinnacle! Arrochar and Tarbet paths to in partnership with Arrochar and Tarbet Community Development enjoy dramatic scenery and Trust, a local community-run discover a rich hidden heritage charity that aims to support those who live in and visit the area. Money raised from this leaflet will go to support local community projects. We would like to thank the following organisations for their support:

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Welcome to Arrochar, Tarbet and Succoth 1 The Hidden Heritage Trail 2 Tarbet Loop and Cruach Tairbeirt 3 Tarbet Isle Loop 4 Tarbet to Inverbeg via Firkin 5 Succoth to Inveruglas & Loch Sloy – this leaflet gives a taste of the variety Arrochar to Tarbet Circular Woodland walk with panoramic detour Forest walk with mountain and loch views The Old Road Glen Loin of beautiful paths in the area, which offer A circular walk between Distance: Follow this sheltered walk Distance: This short circular walk Distance: A pretty one-way walk along Distance: Starting from the car park Distance: something for everyone. Arrochar and Tarbet follows 3.5 miles; 5.6 km through mixed woodland and 2.25 miles; 3.2 km through mixed woodland 1.25 miles; 2 km a quiet disused road hugging 4.8 miles; 7.7 km at the head of Loch Long 4.75 miles; 7.75 km in the footsteps of Vikings - circular conifers. Keep an eye open for - circular starts just north of Tarbet. - circular the shore of Loch Lomond, - one way (small charge) follow the - one way Nestled beneath the the villages of who, in 1263, dragged their both red and grey squirrels, Summit detour Take care along the busy A82 past pebbled beaches with track to the right of the Sloy detour Type of route: Type of route: Type of route: Arrochar, Tarbet and Succoth are situated within Loch boats across the isthmus of as well as the elusive pine 1.5 miles; 2.4 km if you walk from Tarbet, or spectacular views across the River Loin and then the sign 3 miles; 4.8 km well-defined paths forestry paths pavement and Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. They are land from Loch Long to raid marten. Park by the restaurant - circular park at the start of the walk water to iconic Ben Lomond. for the ‘Stronafyne Loop tarmac paths Type of Route: well- bordered on one side by Loch Lomond, the largest settlements on Loch Lomond. and follow the path under the opposite Tarbet Isle, known Keep an eye out for ospreys! Walk’. Turn left up the glen, Type of route: defined paths and freshwater loch in Britain, and on the other by Loch For further information railway at Arrochar and Tarbet locally as ‘Honeymoon Isle’ with spectacular views of forestry paths Starting by Tarbet Pier, tarmac road Long, a fjord-like sea loch. The two lochs are linked download the Hidden station, turning right as you because newlyweds were Loch Long to the south. with some steep this walk follows the A82 by a stretch of land once traversed by Vikings, cattle Heritage Trail leaflet or app from: emerge at the T-junction. reputedly sent here. If they were still on good terms At the head of the glen, sections; summit pavement for about a mile drovers and military roads. https://hiddenheritage.org.uk by the end of the week, it was deemed a sign that the cross the wooden bridge After climbing steeply and detour on rough marriage would last! (1.6 km), but soon cuts down to the bonnie banks over Inveruglas Water by The Argyll Forest Park extends north from Arrochar The trail can be accessed at crossing a burn, watch for tracks. of Loch Lomond along a now-disused road. Arrive at the ruined settlement of and offers trails for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. several points along its route, a marker post for the detour The loop can be walked in Firkin Point with picnic benches and a great skimming- Coiregrogain. Ardgartan, nestled at the foot of the Cobbler among including Arrochar and Tarbet to the summit of Cruach either direction. Heading stone beach. The walk ends at Inverbeg caravan site. the conifers, means ‘high garden’ in Gaelic and station. Start by the café at Tairbeirt (415m). If you clockwise, the path climbs to This is a one-way walk, but there are bus stops and Turn right on the tarmac boasts many paths including the Cat Craig Loop, the Arrochar’s Three Villages choose this detour, follow the the left before dipping down parking at either end. road to descend to Peninsula Circuit, and relaxing riverside and loch- Hall and follow the Hidden path to the summit, offering spectacular views of into the trees and continuing Inveruglas on Loch Lomond shore walks. Heritage and Three Lochs Loch Lomond and Loch Long, as well as the dam at through deciduous woodland - (approx 2 miles/ 3.2 km); Way markers south along Loch Sloy, then return the same way to rejoin the look out for the colourful jays, or turn left for a detour to When out walking please make sure you are prepared the lochside, then up the hill circular path. Continue around the loop, with especially in the autumn when the Sloy Dam and reservoir, and use this leaflet in conjunction with an Ordnance behind the church. Pass under glimpses of the loch through the trees. the acorns are ripe! The walk built for the hydro-electric Survey map and other walking information. the railway line then turn left. circles back, passing a local scheme in the mid-1940s After about a mile, look out for the Hidden Heritage café and car park. and still in use today. This is information panel, then shortly turn left to cross the a one-way walk, but parking A82 opposite Ballyhennan Crescent. Access the forest and buses are available at path by the station, heading west to enjoy stunning Loch Long and Inveruglas. views of the famous Arrochar Alps, before turning left to descend back into Arrochar.

Scan QR code to visit Hidden Heritage Trail website -----> Loch Sloy Vikings and Victorians! Loch Lomond to the Trossachs Beinn Dubh The waterbus service and ferries on Loch Lomond The strategic location of the three villages has The MacFarlanes had a reputation – rightly or wrongly 751m shaped the history of the area for thousands of years. – as enthusiastic cattle rustlers, who would hide their are specifically designed to support active and Loch Long penetrates deep into the mountains, and booty in the mountains near Loch Sloy in the dead of sustainable transport in the Park, connecting a number of trails that pass through the National once provided easy access from the sea for people night, hence the clan’s battle cry of ‘Loch Sloy!’ and Park, including the , Rob wishing to settle or trade, as well as for those with less the local name for the moon of ‘MacFarlane’s lantern’. Roy Way, Statute Labour Road Path, The Great peaceful intentions. The Victorian era saw a steady stream of paddle Trossachs Path, The and the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path. Flint tools found in Tarbet steamers bringing visitors up Loch Long from provide evidence of to Arrochar, from where they could visit prehistoric activity, while an the local hotels, or travel across to Tarbet to catch ancient saga tells how, in 1263, another steamer to explore the scenery of the world Inveruglas followers of the Norwegian famous Loch Lomond. Ben Vane King Haco pulled their boats 916m out at Arrochar and dragged them across the isthmus to Loch Lomond, from where they sailed south to plunder the settlements around Loch Lomond. The name Tarbet is derived from the gaelic, An Tairbeart, Departing from Tarbet, the waterbus services meaning an isthmus. offer visitors the chance to travel to Luss or to the scenic east Loch Lomond and Trossachs The lands around Arrochar traditionally belonged to Photo by Sandra Kay settlements of , Stronachlachar, the MacFarlane clan from 1225 until they were forced Balmaha and Rowardennan. Create your own tours to sell them in 1785 to help pay their debts. Today, Inversnaid and adventures using a combination of cycling, most of the land around the three villages is owned Loch Long has influenced local fortunes further, once Dubh Chnoc walking, climbing and canoeing, and travel back in and managed by Luss Estates, under the lairdship of part of a thriving herring-fishing industry, and more 288m time on Loch Katrine’s steamship, the Sir Walter Sir Malcolm Colquhoun of Luss. recently, as the site of a torpedo-testing range, closed Scott! in 1986. The hillsides around Loch Long and Loch Lomond Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park bear testament to the many, small communities that The spectacular mountain scenery that today cycling route cards can be downloaded from: used to live here. A few tumbled walls are now all attracts visitors from far and wide also has more www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/cycling that remain of settlements such as High Morlaggan, practical applications. The UK’s largest conventional Information on the waterbus service and the hydroelectric power station was opened in 1950 at Stuc na Cloich, and Tyvechtican, whose inhabitants A`Chrois numerous paths in the Great Trossachs Forest abandoned their cottages and self-sufficient lifestyles Sloy, near Ardlui. The Forestry Commission uses the 840m can be found on the National Park website: in favour of towns and cities, or to travel to America or land for plantations, while their proximity to Glasgow www.lochlomond-trossachs.org Australia. meant that the ‘Arrochar Alps’ played a key role in the development of the Scottish Mountaineering Club. Creag Tharsuinn 701m A82 ARROCHAR ALPS

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1. The Hidden Heritage Trail Cruach nam Miseag The Cobbler 813m 2. Tarbet Loop and Cruach Tairbeirt 870m

3. Tarbet Isle Loop Cruach Tairbeirt 415m 4. Tarbet to Inverbeg via Firkin

5. Succoth to Inveruglas via Loch Sloy Creag an Fhithich 6. Succoth to Coiregrogain Circular

7. Arrochar to Ardgartan or Arrochar to Honeymoon Bridge Succoth Tarbet An t-Sròn Isle 8. The Cobbler 614

9. Ardgartan Riverside Trails

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Sitka and Norway spruce of Argyll Forest Park, means ‘high - Inversnaid - The physical activity and remote locations which may be experienced while P garden’ in Gaelic. The many options at Ardgartan include traversing these routes can involve an element of risk, in respect of which, A - Rowardennan - T traversing the exciting Cat Craig Loop or the Ardgartan the producers of this leaflet accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever. H Furthermore, while Arrochar and Tarbet Community Development Trust Peninsula Circuit, or perhaps strolling on the more relaxing has produced this leaflet in good faith and worked hard to make sure that the riverside and loch-shore walks. information it contains is up to date and accurate, it accepts no responsibility or liability arising from any error. We recommend using this leaflet in conjunction with the appropriate Ordnance Survey maps. To Inverbeg