Category: Argyll & Bute

Walks in Argyll & Bute

Walk 227 – Beinn Dubh Horseshoe – 7.2 miles

April 26, 2023

Beinn Dubh (642 m / 2106 ft) is located a short walk from the conservation village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond. This circular hill walk is sometimes known as the Glen Striddle Horseshoe and if walked in an anti-clockwise direction begins with a gentle ascent to Beinn Dubh summit before continuing around to Mid Hill (623m / 2043 ft) and then descending a steep grassy ridgeline. The final section is a delightful easy walk down Glen Luss. … More Walk 227 – Beinn Dubh Horseshoe – 7.2 miles

Walk 215 – Aros Park Waterfalls & Lochan Trail, Isle of Mull – 1.9 miles

October 29, 2022

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. The Waterfalls Trail involves uneven and sometimes boggy woodland trails and has some steep hills and steps. The path around the lochan is flat and wider/gravel. Good way-marking throughout Aros Park. … More Walk 215 – Aros Park Waterfalls & Lochan Trail, Isle of Mull – 1.9 miles

Looking towards Tobermory Lighthouse at low tide

Walk 214 – Tobermory Lighthouse Circular Walk – 3.6 miles

October 20, 2022

Tobermory has become famous as the setting for popular children’s TV series Balamory. It is also home to an attractive row of colourful shopfronts, its very own gin, and the Isle of Mull whisky distillery. This circular walk starts at the distillery and heads along a good path to Tobermory lighthouse. The return takes you onto higher ground and along the edge of the golf course for fantastic views down into the village. … More Walk 214 – Tobermory Lighthouse Circular Walk – 3.6 miles

Rope art sculpture of a woman running towards Calgary Bay

Walk 213 – Calgary Bay & the Art in Nature Trail, Isle of Mull – 2.5 miles

October 6, 2022

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. … More Walk 213 – Calgary Bay & the Art in Nature Trail, Isle of Mull – 2.5 miles

View across tussocky moorland with Loch Ba just visible on the horizon

Walk 208 – Isle of Mull Coast to Coast Circular, Salen to Killiechronan – 8 miles

July 21, 2022

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. … More Walk 208 – Isle of Mull Coast to Coast Circular, Salen to Killiechronan – 8 miles

Walk 108 – Beinn Ime from Butterbridge, Glen Kinglas – 5.5 miles

January 21, 2017

This route up Beinn Ime (1011 m / 3316 ft), the highest peak in the Arrochar Alps, avoids the crowded zigzagging footpath from Succoth. Starting at Butterbridge on A83, there is a burn to follow all the way to Glas Bhealach and although there is no path, the grassy slopes are easy going albeit steep at times. From the bealach it is a steep but short ascent to the summit, this time with a faint path to follow. The return leg brings you down the tourist route a short distance (boggy but gentle!) before you traverse across to Bealach a ‘ Mhargaidh and follow the burn down the glen on a grassy footpath back to the A83 at your starting point. … More Walk 108 – Beinn Ime from Butterbridge, Glen Kinglas – 5.5 miles

Walk 105 – The Cobbler & Ben Narnain, Arrochar – 7.2 miles

January 8, 2017

A circular route in the Arrochar Alps taking in the north peak of the iconic Ben Arthur, better known as The Cobbler (884 m / 2900 ft) followed by Ben Narnain (926 m / 3038 ft). A gentle start quickly becomes steep and challenging with lots of rocky outcrops. Will you be brave enough to go through “the eye of the needle”?? There is a good footpath the entire way although be prepared for very boggy conditions between the two mountains and on the lower slopes of Narnain. The descent from Narnain is very challenging in particular the steep gully known as The Spearhead. The final section follows the old tramline to connect with the forestry road into Arrochar. … More Walk 105 – The Cobbler & Ben Narnain, Arrochar – 7.2 miles

Walk 68 – Crinan Canal Walk, Argyll

June 18, 2016

A linear walk along “Britain’s most beautiful shortcut”: the Crinan Canal, Argyll.  Starting at the Crinan Basin, the walk takes you along a tarmac footpath/cycle track, making for very easy walking. Watch the Locks being opened and closed, wave to the people on-board the passing yachts, look out for wildlife including deer and many different species of bird. There are several options for extending the walk – see below.  … More Walk 68 – Crinan Canal Walk, Argyll

Walk 67 – The Three Lochs Way Part 2 (Garelochhead to Balloch) – 17.5 miles

June 12, 2016

Starting in the village of Garelochhead and ending at Balloch Tourist Information Office, this part of The Three Lochs Way is much flatter than the first half and definitely the easier of the two days. You will walk along minor roads, clay footpaths, through forests and woodlands and on an open hillside. You will also pass 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. … More Walk 67 – The Three Lochs Way Part 2 (Garelochhead to Balloch) – 17.5 miles

Walk 66 – The Three Lochs Way Part 1 (Inveruglas to Garelochhead) – 18 miles

June 11, 2016

Starting at Sloy Power Station and finishing in Garelochhead, this half of The Three Lochs Way is strenuous but the scenery makes every blister 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. … More Walk 66 – The Three Lochs Way Part 1 (Inveruglas to Garelochhead) – 18 miles

My husband standing on a steep grassy hillside looking down into the forest and glen below.

Walk 14 – Amongst the Arrochar Alps at Glen Loin – 10 miles

February 21, 2016

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. Rugged and steep mountainous terrain, some of it pathless. Strong navigation skills essential as well as footwear with good grip and ankle support. … More Walk 14 – Amongst the Arrochar Alps at Glen Loin – 10 miles