Best walks from Arrochar and Tarbet

Garelochhead Station to Arrochar and Tarbet Station

Good path throughout.

Tough: 24km, steep ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Helensburgh Central Station to Arrochar and Tarbet Station

Northern section is very enjoyable with amazing views over Loch Long; excellent views. A route forming roughly half of the Three Lochs Way, with a very enjoyable northern section of amazing views over Loch Long, a less enjoyable middle third on a tarmac road through an MOD training area and a final descent on quiet single-track road and new footpath through woodland into Helensburgh. The ground can be sodden in the second section from Tarbet. Comprises about half of the Three Lochs Way, running between Inveruglas and Balloch. Passes the famous Mackintosh-designed Hill House.

Tough: 31km, steep ascents.

The Tarbet end is currently closed for overhead-line works with a signed diversion (likely until 2026). About a third of the way involves fording a small stream beneath a railway where a bridge has been removed. The ground from Tarbet can be sodden, so walk in drier weather.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Arrochar and Tarbet Station to Alexandria Station

Tough: 29km. Moderate ascents.

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