Arrochar from Tarbet link path

Summary

This easy walk links Tarbet station to Arrochar and makes a nice one way walk, an out and back route - or an approach to popular routes such as the Cobbler or Beinn Ime for those arriving by train. There are good views from the elevated path which has some steep sections.

Grade

Bog Factor

3.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Well surfaced, waymarked, route with some up and down and steep first section.

Getting there

Start

Arrochar & Tarbet rail station.

Public Transport

Train to Tarbet station; Arrochar also has bus services.

Start Grid Ref

NN311044

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 2.6km / 1.5 miles
Time: 1 hour (one way)
Ascent: 100m (Profile)

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

From Tarbet Station, the path leads off from the north side of the railway - head down the steps, then turn right to pass under the north platform. if arriving by road, you need to head right through the tunnel under the railway line. The path quickly climbs to a junction; turn left here.

Stage 2

Follow the undulating path - part of the Three Lochs Way - through the trees, going straight across at a forestry track. In the 13th century the Vikings took advantage of the low and short piece of ground between Arrochar and Tarbet (which in Gaelic means place of portage) to carry their longboats overland and carry out raids on the settlements on Loch Lomond. It must have been truly terrifying to see one of King Haakon's longboats appearing out of the mist filled with armed Viking raiders. Now the 2.5km stretch houses the busy A83 linking Glasgow and the east to most of Argyll.

Stage 3

As the path rounds the corner there are good views over Arrochar and across to the Cobbler and Beinn Narnain beyond. You can also see the remains of the second world war torpedo testing station on the far side of Loch Long where there is still a large jetty and some derelict buildings. Ignore a path off right.

Stage 4

At a junction leave the Three Lochs Way, instead taking the path off to the left descends to reach the road through the village of Arrochar. Turn right along the road for 200m or so, then take the path off left that heads round the head of the loch. This continues round to reach a large car park - the start point for the Cobbler and several other popular routes.

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