Arrochar and Tarbet

Things to do around Arrochar.

Choose a mountain day, an easy woodland walk, Loch Long scenery or a slower outing around Tarbet and Loch Lomond. This guide now gives each idea a clear next step rather than sending you around the houses.

Six useful ways to spend the day.

Mountain conditions and opening times can change. Check forecasts, route details and operator information before setting out.

Mountain day

Walk The Cobbler

Ben Arthur is the area’s signature mountain, normally approached from Succoth. It is a proper hill day rather than a casual viewpoint stroll.

Read The Cobbler walk guide
More routes

Explore the Arrochar Alps

Experienced walkers can choose from larger days, while easier woodland and lochside routes suit mixed groups and changeable weather.

Find a route to suit the day
Loch Long

Views around Arrochar

Spend time around the head of Loch Long, stop for photographs and build the day around food or a shorter walk.

Plan a stay near Loch Long
Tarbet

Tarbet Pier and Loch Lomond

Switch lochs for an easier outing, shoreline views and the possibility of a cruise from the northern end of Loch Lomond.

Discover Tarbet
Wider day out

Explore more of Loch Lomond

Add boat trips, Balloch attractions, watersports or a scenic road trip when you want to travel beyond the immediate area.

See Loch Lomond days out

Why Tarbet works as the base.

The cottages are in Tarbet near Arrochar, around five minutes by car from the usual Cobbler starting point at Succoth and roughly a ten-minute walk from Loch Lomond.

Two lochs nearby Loch Lomond and Loch Long offer very different scenery within a short distance.
Walks for different abilities Choose from mountain routes, forest circuits and easy local outings.
Three cottages together Each sleeps up to six, making the courtyard useful for families and groups.
One place to return to Avoid shifting accommodation while exploring the wider area.
Loch Long and mountain scenery near Arrochar

Stay close to Arrochar and The Cobbler.

Compare the three Tarbet cottages, then use the walking, Loch Long and Loch Lomond guides to shape the rest of the break.