Glen Loin Footpath: Arrochar to Inveruglas
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 17 kms | 03:00 (hrs:mins) | 250 metres | Explorer 364: Loch Lomond North |
Description
Glen Loin runs parallel to Loch Lomond, a great route for exploring and admiring the Arrochar mountains without actually having to climb them! There is 5.5 kms of path between Arrochar and Coiregrogain plus an additional 2 km along the private road from Coiregrogain (the name for a ruined house but also for the glen to the west) to Inveruglas which takes you back to the main A82 road, if you prefer a shorter option and have two cars or plan to take a bus back to the days start point at Tarbet/Arrochar. Alternatively the footpath can be incorporated into a longer circular walk from the head of Loch Long to Coiregrogan where you then head west and south west along forest roads to Succoth and the days start point (17 km). Either walk can be extended by a visit to the Loch Sloy Dam.
Both options start at Arrochar, heading north on the forest path located east of Loch Long going past Glen Loin House. Follow this path for 5.5 kms heading towards Inveruglas Water. For the shorter walk return by the same route to Arrochar or alternatively walk the 2 kms from Coiregrogain to Inveruglas towards the main A82. A Scottish Citylink bus service runs between Inveruglas and nearby Tarbert. To return to Arrochar from Tarbet involves a 15 minute walk.
To walk the longer option, after arriving at Coiregrogain, cross the bridge over Inveruglas Water, at first following the path north towards Loch Sloy with its dam (it's worth extending the walk to take the dam and the loch in). If not visiting Loch Sloy, in 300 metres take the path heading west as it skirts along the lower slopes of Ben Vane, as if heading up Gleann Uaine (Green Valley). After approximately 2 kms the path heads back into the forest and after half a kilometre head east and then south-west along the forest path on the other side of Glen Loin which leads to Succoth and Loch Long and the walk finish.
Food and refreshments are available in the pretty villages of Tarbet and Arrochar.
Access Info
There are two equally appealing approaches to Argyll Forest Park from Glasgow. By car ferry from Gourock to Dunoon, or by the A82 along the western shore of Loch Lomond through Tarbet, entering the park at Arrochar.
More Info
Further information can be obtained from: Forestry Commision Scotland T: 01877 382383 E: argyllforestpark@forestry.gsi.gov.uk and from the Friends of Loch Lomond T: 01436 677733 E: foll@cairndhu.demon.co.uk
Email:ArgyllForestPark@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
www.forestry.gov.uk/ArgyllForestPark
