Best walks from Garelochhead

Garelochhead Station to Helensburgh Central Station

A hill route using much of the Three Lochs Way, with a steep initial climb through woods, then uphill above the Gare Loch with nice views. The long central section follows a paved road through a valley near overhead lines and before a footpath crosses a heather-covered hill and descends on quiet wide streets into Helensburgh. Follows the Three Lochs Way. Nice views over the Gare Loch and the river Clyde in good weather.

16km.

Crosses a Ministry of Defence firing-range danger zone; only available when there is no firing (check the Scotland firing times before setting off). A fence near the top is trickier to cross than a usual stile.

Lunch: Only the post office in Garelochhead for early-morning supplies; little en route.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Garelochhead Station to Arrochar and Tarbet Station

Good path throughout.

Tough: 24km, steep ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route