Loch Lomond - west and north
The scenic spectacle draws visitors north along the A82, beyond The Carrick, the superb golf course at Arden. Many make a stop at the attractive estate village of Luss. A few minutes further north, Inverbeg with its Inn and other accommodation, holiday park, gallery and pier, is another scenic diversion. Continuing north, Tarbet is a long-established settlement at the road junction for the west. Accommodation and boat cruises, as well as pleasant loch-side strolling, are all on offer here.
The road west (away from Loch Lomond) soon reaches Arrochar, at the head of Loch Long, in an attractive setting below the wooded slopes. Fine views of the Cobbler, plenty of accommodation choice and the village is also on the Three Lochs Way walking route. Further on, the main road continues by the Rest and Be Thankful for Inveraray and beyond.
Back on Loch Lomond, Inveruglas is a definite 'photo-stop' with easy parking. It has a passenger-only ferry connection to Inversnaid on the opposite bank. It’s also the place where serious walkers set off for a day in the peaks of the 'Arrochar Alps'. At the top of the loch, Ardlui is another popular stopping-off point with its accommodation choice, marina and, close by, the inn where Rob Roy himself slaked his thirst more than once.
The main road then climbs north through Glenfalloch with fine views of the high hills around Crianlarich. East along Glen Dochart, the Falls of Dochart at Killin are picturesque – especially impressive in spate.
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