Three Lochs Way: Arrochar/Tarbet to Inveruglas

The Three Lochs Way: Arrochar/Tarbet to Inveruglas is the final section of the long-distance, Scottish Great Trail, the Three Lochs Way. The 9.5 km walk can easily be done as a day walk or combined with the other sections by staying overnight in a B&B. This section features incredible views of the Arrochar Alps and consists of only gentle inclines, making it an excellent walk for all skill levels. Good paths and tarmac roads elevate the pleasantness, thanks to the lack of boggy ground or muddy paths.
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Route Description for Three Lochs Way: Arrochar/Tarbet to Inveruglas
The Three Lochs Way: Arrochar/Tarbert to Inveruglas walk is the fourth and final section of the legendary Three Lochs Way long-distance walking route. The walk features amazing views of the Arrochar Alps and unfolds on good paths and tarmac roads with very mild inclines, making it a great, accessible walk for all.
To begin the walk, head under the railway line to join the path that heads into the woods. When a T-junction is reached, turn left, heading through the birch and oak forest to continue the trail. You’ll soon reach a bench where you can pause to enjoy the views out towards The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain. The trail continues up Glen Loin before crossing an old wooden footbridge where you’ll soon discover views of Ben Vorlich’s southern end, towering majestically up ahead. Cross the Inveruglas Water to continue on the track that soon turns into a tarmac road, leading you back down the glen. Pass the electricity substation and continue the route, which soon links to a cycleway which you’ll walk on, crossing over several tracks and guiding you towards the large power station of Inveruglas. A brief stretch on pavement takes you across the road to the large car park at the Inveruglas Visitors Centre, where the walk concludes. To return to Arrochar & Tarbet, you can take the bus or the train from Inverglas following the walk.
Getting to the Three Lochs Way: Arrochar/Tarbet to Inveruglas Trailhead
To get to the Three Lochs Way: Arrochar/Tarbert to Inveruglas walk from the Arrochar Hotel, head north on the A83, then turn right onto it. A slight left, then a left turn will lead you to the Arrochar & Tarbet Train Station, where the walk begins.
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Nearby Trails
- Arrochar Caves Walk
- The Brack and Cnoc Còinnich Walk
- Beinn Narnain Circular Walk
- Ardgartan Lochside and Riverside Circular Walk
- The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) Walk
- Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ìme Walk
- Glen Loin and Coiregrograin Walk
- Loch Sloy Walk
- Inversnaid RSPB Nature Trail
- Ben Vorlich Walk
- Ben Vane Walk
- The Great Trossachs Path 2