Loch Long

Ardgartan, Loch Long

Our reviews of the Lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs continues with Loch Long. This sea loch is in Argyll Forest, about 20 miles long.

In this review, we're concentrating on the western shores of Loch Long, which are within Argyll Forest, part of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

 

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Arrochar, Loch Long

Arrochar, Loch Long

At the head of the loch is Arrochar, just a few miles overland to Loch Lomond.

There are lots to see and do around Arrochar, including Ardgartan with its forest lochside and river trails. Ardgartan is a great place to see bluebells during May.

Arrochar is also on the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail a route that connects the communities and points of interest around the Clyde Sea Lochs, including Helensburgh, Rosneath Penninsula and Dumbarton.

The Waverley

The Waverley, the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world, would often sail up Loch Long, with cruises setting off from Dunoon.

The Rest and Be Thankful

The A83, Rest and Be Thankful road turns away from Loch Long at Ardgartan. It's not until Ardentinny that you can get alongside it. Loch Goil flows into Loch Long. You could venture out onto Lochs Goil and then Long in a self-drive motorboat, hired from Loch Goil Cruisers, ideal for fishing or seeing the scenery and wildlife.

Ardentinny, Loch Long

Ardentinny

From Ardentinny on the Cowal Penninsula, you can walk to Carrick Castle and see where Lochs Goil and Long join. From the sandy beaches of Ardentinny, the next stop along the lochside is Blairmore.

Blairmore, Loch Long

Blairmore

Blairmore is a pretty community on Loch Long, with its Victorian Pier (pictured above) which is currently being restored, a stopping point for the Waverley when sailing up Loch Long. On the other side of the loch is the Rosneath Penninsula, worth mentioning that the Royal Navy has a submarine base around this area so that you may see some submarines in this loch.

On Shore Road past Blairmore, the road turns, and as you approach Kilmun, Loch Long ends, and Holy Loch begins.

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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