Location
Where we are and where you wish to visit.
Loch Lomond
EAT, DRINK AND SHOP TILL YOU DROP
Visit Auchentullich Farm Shop, 1.5 miles south of Shemore on A82. See their Facebook page
Ardardan Estate, is a garden centre just outside Helesnburgh, you can eat, shop, walk, enjoy – Visit Website
Visit Lomond Shores, Balloch – shop in Jenners,enjoy coffee or a meal, tourist info.
Helensburgh – is 6 miles away, and is our nearest town. Good for essentials, Excellent coffee shops,galleries, outdoor equipment and has a swimming pool.
Sample the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar – restaurant & shop. Tel. 01499 600 483 – Visit Website
Enjoy coffee or a meal in one of the Luss coffee shops, The Village Rest or Coach House Coffee Shop.
Luss Seafood bar – newly opened in spring 2016 – 01469 860 420 – Visit Website
HISTORIC BUILDINGS & GARDENS
Hill House, Helensburgh – Tel. 0844 493 2100 – Visit Website
Dumbarton Castle – Tel. 0131 668 8600 – Visit Website
Inveraray Castle –Tel. 01499 302203 – Visit Website
Inveraray Jail – Tel. 01499 302 381 Visit Website
Stirling Castle –Tel. 0131 668 8600 – Visit Website
Geilston Garden, Cardross – Tel. 0844 493 2219 – Visit Website
Benmore Gardens, Dunoon – Tel. 01369 706261 – Visit Website
Glenarn Garden, Rhu – Tel. 01436 820 493 –Visit Website
Luss Church – celebrated in 2010 the 1500th anniversary of the church founded by St. MacKessog. Present church built in 1875. Tel. 01436 860 240 –Visit Website
OUTDOORS AND SPORTS ON LOCH LOMOND
WATERSPORTS
Portnellan Farm, Gartocharn – Speed boat tours and paddle board hire – Visit Website
Canoe – hire and guided tours. Tel 01389 756251 –Visit Website
Waterski & Wakeboard Tel. 01436 860 632 – Visit Website
Loch Lomond Leisure – Visit Website
Tel. 07545 561 360 – Facebook
CYCLING/BIKING
Cycle – West Loch Lomond Cycle Path (16.5 miles)- about 2 miles of which includes the old A82, the rest is not in traffic. 0845 345 4978 – Visit Website
Plateau trails, black runs or valley floor at Glencoe. 01855 851 226 –Visit Website
GOLF
Golf – Check out Helensburgh Golf Club overlooking the River Clyde. Contact – secretary@helensburghgolfclub.co.uk
Try the National Park Golf Pass (L50 – L80)- Aberfoyle, Buchanan Castle, Callander, Killin & St. Fillans. 01877 330 975 – Visit Website
Play De Vere’s Carrick course. 01389 722508 – Visit Website
HILL WALKING
Scottish hills surround Shemore, There is a good road to start your trek which takes you a short distance up to the back of the farm where you can walk up to the top of the hills and walk all the way round and then back down the road.
Here is a fantastic website that shows you the regular hill walking in our area and anywhere else in Scotland. – Visit Website
Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly munro, 12 km. Drive to Rowardennan or via Cruiselochlomond ferry. Tel 01301 702 356 – Visit Website
Walk part of the West Highland Way.Rowardennan to Inversnaid (12 km).Drop-off & pick-up by ferry. Tel. 01301 702 356 – Visit Website
– Walk Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) from Succoth car park, Arrochar. 11km.
– Glen Loin- Arrochar to Inveruglas footpath through valley. 17km.
– Conic Hill at Balmaha, 3km – Enjoy a view of the Loch Lomond Golf Club, via the public footpath through it. Either use the north entrance or south at the white gates just beyond Helensburgh turn-off.
HORSE RIDDING
Duncryne Equitation Centre, Gartocharn Tel. 01389 830 425
SWIMMING
Swim/Gym – pool with wave machine & slide, sports hall & gym, Dumbarton Tel. 01389 734 094 – Visit Website
The Carrick ( Limited access for children ), or Cameron House Tel. 01389 713659 – Visit Website
Helensburgh- pool, children’s pool & gym Tel. 01436 672 224 – Visit Website
WINTER SPORTS
Ski & Snowboard – Glencoe, equipment hire available. Tel. 01855 851 226 – Visit Website
