Argyll and Bute walks

An easy walk around the pretty conservation village of Luss, famous for having been the setting for the successful TV soap ‘High Road’. This walk encompasses it’s sandy beach, the Luss Water and a quiet woodland containing remnants of a former slate quarry.

A magnificent hike offering stunning views of Loch Lomond and panoramic vistas from the summit. This hike is not suitable for beginners due to the long and steep climb. There is no shade along the route. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear as the summit is muddy in places and rocky in others.

To pass the time before catching the ferry, take a short walk with views of Torosay Castle and Craignure Bay. Access to the forest path is public and the route is not difficult. The reward: superb views of the bay during the walk and a view of Craignure Castle.

Little dog-friendly walk along the Croe Water river starting from the entrance of Ardgartan Forest Holiday park.

Touristic walk to Beinn Narnain and the Cobbler. The Cobbler summit has a very distinctive shape and is classified as a Corbett and Marilyn summit. Beinn Narnain is classified as a Munro and Marilyn summit. This is a circular walk starting from Succoth car park. There are some scrambling to reach the summit of Beinn Narnain and the Cobbler.

Dog friendly circular walk to Beinn Dubh summit from the village of Luss. Great views over Loch Lomond.

The Three Lochs Way is a 34 mile long distance route between Balloch and Inveruglas, with Loch Lomond, The Gareloch and Loch Long as recurrent scenic backdrops.

A challenging high-level loop beneath the Arrochar Alps, beginning and ending at Succoth car park. On a clear day enjoy fantastic close-up views of the surrounding mountains, including The Cobbler, Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime, returning via Glen Loin.

This half of The Three Lochs Way is strenuous but the scenery makes it all worthwhile! Loch Long is your companion for the majority of the route and you also get glimpses of Loch Lomond and The Gareloch: the three lochs which give this long distance walk it’s name. This is The Three Lochs Way Day 1.

This part of The Three Lochs Way is much flatter than the first half and definitely the easier of the two days. It passes through the pretty town of Helensburgh. Despite the walk’s name, you leave the lochs behind for much of the way, meeting back up with Loch Lomond in the final stages. This is The Three Lochs Way Day 2.

This walk is like a treasure hunt. This walk goes through the woodlands and valley bottom before enjoying a nice waterfall. However, if you do wish to explore the caves (Glen Loin), you will need some balance and awareness.

Ben Vane is the smallest of the 282 Munros and it is renowned for its many false summits which lure you into a false sense of achievement! In clear weather you will be rewarded with extensive views across the Arrochar Alps, Loch Sloy, Loch Lomond and far beyond across the peaks of the southern Highlands.

A linear walk along “Britain’s most beautiful shortcut”: the Crinan Canal, Argyll. Starting at the Crinan Basin, the walk takes you to the Cairnbaan Hotel along a tarmac footpath/cycle track, making for very easy walking. Watch the Locks being opened and closed and wave to the people on-board the passing yachts.

A varied circular walk across the narrowest part of the Isle of Mull, between Salen in the East and Killiechronan in the West. The first half takes you through woodland and forestry and across open hillside. The return is predominantly along a single track road, finishing with the Salen Woodland Walk.

This route combines the Waterfalls Trail and Lochan Trail within Aros Park. You will pass both the Upper and Lower Falls on Aros Burn then walk around the east side of peaceful Lochan Gharrabain.

A circular walk starting at Tobermory Distillery and heading along a good path to the lighthouse. The return takes you onto higher ground and along the edge of the golf course for fantastic views down into Tobermory.

Starting with a wander around the Art in Nature Woodland Sculpture Walk, you will then head down towards the iconic Calgary Bay. Walk along to the pier and back and then across the white sandy beach, returning to the start via field-edge paths.

This out and back seaside stroll follows a section of the Kintyre Way and connects historical sites on the southern tip of the Kintyre Peninsula around Southend.

This walk connects the highlights of Toward on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyle and Bute. It includes a coastal walk, ruins, a lighthouse and small quay. The views along the coast are breath-taking.

The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long distance walking routes. Officially opened on 6th October 1980, it celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020. The WHW stretches 96 miles (154 Km) from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains. This is the fourth of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way.

This 5th stage of the West Highland Way (WHW) takes us through some beautiful scenery! First, the ascent of the small hill of Màm Carraigh offers a beautiful view of Loch Tulla. Then, for about ten kilometres, we follow a very comfortable old military road while climbing gently and steadily towards a pass in the middle of the moor. The descent is made facing Buachaille summit with its unique pyramidal shape.

The highest peak in Cowal (741 metres) offers wonderful views of Loch Eck, the Clyde Estuary and north and west to the Highlands and islands.

This route takes you from Benmore Botanic Garden along the banks of the Rivers Massan and Eachaig on woodland paths and the old road.