Succoth Circuit, Arrochar

Summary

A straightforward circular walk that climbs up above Loch Long, heading through forestry with views over Arrochar. The walk then continues down to returns through the hamlet of Succoth and along the head of Loch Long.

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Terrain

Waymarked forest paths and tracks; a steady zig-zag ascent to begin with.

Getting there

Start

Succoth / Loch Long car park (charge), Arrochar.

Public Transport

Citylink buses to Arrochar, local buses to Arrochar and Succoth.

Start Grid Ref

NN294048

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 4km / 2.5 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Ascent: 110m (Profile)

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

Park at the large car park (charge) off the A83 at Succoth just to the west of Arrochar. The walk is waymarked in blue; it begins on the opposite side of the road to the car park. The wide main path ascends the hillside through the trees in a series of easy angled and wide zig-zags. The effort is worthwhile in the improving views over Loch Long.The ascent ends at a bench where the path reaches a forestry track. The once superb views are somewhat impeded by the trees, looking over the loch and across to the peaked summit of Ben Lomond.

Stage 2

Turn right and follow the forestry track across the hillside, with views ahead up Glen Loin. When the track forks, take the right branch which descends gently through the trees. Soon the track crosses a small bridge with an attractive little waterfall on the left.

Stage 3

Pass the barrier and turn right at the bottom of the descent to leave the forest. The track now leads out into the fields of Glen Loin, with pleasant woodland clothing the hillsides opposite. In the centre of the glen the track turns right and leads to Succoth village - really a residential extension of Arrochar. The track becomes a road.

Stage 4

When a t-junction is reached turn left, then turn right before you reach the end of the cul-de-sac, taking the constructed path before the first house on the right. This soon leads across a footbridge and emerges on the busy main road. Cross with care and take the path opposite, turning right along it to follow the shores of Loch Long back to the start.

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