Welcome To Arrochar
Introduction To Arrochar
Arrochar is a small village located in the heart of Loch Lomond National Park. Arrochar is popular with hikers and mountaineers as it is surrounded by the Arrochar Alps and has good connections to other mountain ranges nearby.​ Arrochar is at the head of Loch Long and contains a few fantastic hotels and restaurants.
Things To Do In Arrochar
The Cobbler
The cobbler is an iconic mountain located at the head of Loch long. It is one of the Scottish corbetts and it is well known for rock climbing at its rocky unique summit.
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Loch long is a large sea water loch located in the west of the Loch Lomond national park. Loch long is 30km in length and 3 km in width. This loch is also connected to another Loch on its western side Loch Goil.​
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is the national parks most popular and largest Loch with a length of 36km and a width of 8km.The Loch runs through the centre of the Loch Lomond national park and is the focal point of the area.
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Ben Reoch is a small mountain located just above the village of Arrochar 661m. From the summit of this mountain you will get brillant views of both Loch Long to the west and Loch Lomond to the east.
Places To Stay In Arrochar
Arrochar is an amazing village located in the west of the Loch Lomond national park. Arrochar is an amazing adventure base as it is surrounded by some of the most popular mountains in Scotland. Arrochar has a few different types of accommodation in area.
Visit the link to find your desired property and your desired location in Arrochar for your wonderful stay in one of Loch Lomond national park greatest locations.
Walks In Arrochar
Arrochar is a popular area in the Loch Lomond national park with people passing by and staying every day. Arrochar is one of the best places in the UK for adventurous activities. Arrochar is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, it is home to some of the most popular walks Loch Lomond. There is a variety of walks around Arrochar varying in difficulty and length to suit beginner hikers and more experienced hikers. Below are some of the breath taking walks within the Arrochar area that the national park has to offer.
Arrochar Hiking Trails
1. The Cobbler
Distance - 11.6 km
Time - 6 h
Elevation - 850 m
Difficulty - Moderate
The trail up to the summit of the Cobbler starts in Arrochar. The path up is clear and well maintained, once you get near the summit of the three peaks of the Cobbler it becomes a bit of a scramble especially when climbing up to the very top of the middle true summit. The views from the top of Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) are sensational. Find this route here
2. Arrochar To Tarbet
Distance - 8.7 km
Time - 2.5 h
Elevation - 283 m
Difficulty - Easy
This route along the heritage trail to Tarbet starts in Arrochar, the trail is short and at low level but takes in plenty of scenery of the surrounding mountains and Lochs in the national park. The walk holds lots of history from the viking era. Find this route here
3. Ben Vorlich
Distance - 13.7 km
Time - 7 h
Elevation - 1001 m
Difficulty - Hard
The start of the trail to the summit of Ben Vorlich is just a short drive from Arrochar. The track up to the summit is very straight forward with a clear path, there is a steady ascent to the top of Ben Vorlich one of the 282 Scottish Munros. Find this route here