What is there to see and do in the area?

In Arrochar and its surrounding areas, the emphasis is definitely on the great outdoors and the stunning Scottish Scenery. Arrochar, is in the heart of The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and it is a great base from which to experience all that the Scottish countryside and the National Park has to offer. www.lochlomondshores.com

Walking and climbing are popular in the area. You can do the rocky climb of the Cobbler in the Arrochar Alps and get some spectacular views or just admire it from the beer garden at the Village Inn! Ben Vorlich, Ben Lomond & Ben Ime are just some of the 21 Munros to climb. Other pursuits in the area include sailing, riding, walking, canoeing, fishing, watching wildlife and much more.

For more details on what to do in the area see:
www.visitscottishheartlands.com
www.visit-loch-lomond.com
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org

You can discover more about the National Park at the National Park Gateway Centre at the south end of Loch Lomond in Balloch. The Centre is based in Loch Lomond Shores where you can also enjoy some outlet shopping, take a boat trip up Loch Lomond, hire bicycles or kayaks.

Inveraray is a scenic drive away from Arrochar and perfect for a day out. There is plenty too see and do. Visit Inveraray Castle, the home the Duke & Duchess of Argyll and the home of the clan Campbell since the 25th Century. While in Inveraray make sure you visit Inveraray Jail - Scotland’s “living” 19th century prison (www.inverarayjail.co.uk ) For more information on Inveraray www.inveraray-argyll.com

Helensburgh is a short drive from Arrochar down the sea lochs of Loch Long and the Gareloch. It is another popular town to visit especially by appreciators of the world famous architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackintosh’s Hill is known to be his finest domestic masterpiece. From Helensburgh you can enjoy a stroll along the promenade or for the more adventurous try sea angling or sailing.

Scotland is the home of golf and there are many golf courses in the area including Helensburgh, Clydebank and Cardross. The annual Scottish Open takes place in July at Loch Lomond Golf Club and the Village Inn is a perfect location to be based to go and enjoy some excellent golf and spectacular views throughout the course.