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Arrochar & Tarbet Paths 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 The Cobbler 9 Ardgartan Riverside Trails www.arrocharheritage.com Glen and forest walk with spectacular scenery Arrochar to Ardgartan above Loch Long 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 Ben Vane 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 Loch Lomond 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 Scotland (Argyll 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 Ben Lomond 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 Lochgoilhead and the Rest-and- The Cowal 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: lochlomond-trossachs.org 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 Arrochar Alps 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.
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