Three Lochs Way

A 33-mile long-distance path in Argyll and Bute. The route begins in Balloch and ends in Inveruglas. While both these destinations are on Loch Lomond, a series of separate lochs and waters to the west are also visited during the walk. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Balloch
Grid Ref: NS 389 818
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Climbing: 1,497 metres
Time: 40–48 hours
Duration: 7–9 days
GPX Route File Google Earth File About Loch Lomond (Wikipedia)

Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL37 Cowal East, Dunoon and Inveraray
OL38 Loch Lomond South, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen and Cove
OL39 Loch Lomond North, Tyndrum, Crianlarich and Arrochar

Summary

The Three Lochs Way is a walking route in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It links most of the towns and villages on the west side of Loch Lomond between Balloch and Inveruglas. The Way, which is generally low-level and one of the easier walks in the region, visits Balloch, Alexandria, Stoneymollan Muir, Darleith Muir, Killoeter, Craigendoran, Helensburgh, Highlandman’s Wood, Arrochar, Tarbet, Succoth, and Inveruglas.

The major geographical features seen on the walk are Loch Lomond, the Firth of Clyde, Glen Fruin, Gare Loch, Loch Long, Glen Mallan, Gleann Culanach, Glen Loin, and Inveruglas Water.

Join The Walking Englishman Community

Connect with other walkers, share trail photos, and keep up to date with my latest route notes.