Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit

(Average user rating 4 unrated

3.5/5)

About Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit

This circuit is a grand tour of the wild, rugged and remote Ardgartan Peninsula - with excellent views of the Clyde and the surrounding mountains.

Although the route is mostly on forest roads, small sections are on public roads and parts are off road. The circuit is best tackled from one of the three starting points in a clockwise direction, and can be broken by admiring the views from the picnic area provided.

Food and toilet facilities are available at Lochgoilhead.

How to get there:

Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit can be started from Ardgartan in Ardgartan which is part of Argyll Forest Park. Arrochar is the nearest town or village.

From Glasgow, follow A82 beyond Loch Lomond to Tarbet. Then take the A83 through Arrochar towards the Rest & Be Thankful. Ardgartan Wood is on your left hand side.

OS Grid Reference: NN 271 032
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

You can also access this trail through Coillessan Events Carpark, Honeymoon Bridge Carpark.

Using guide map to chooses one of the many routes to cycle in Dunoon's Forests

Ardgartan Facilities.

Grade of trail:

Trail waymarking:

Length of trail:
20 miles

Approximate time of trail:
4 hours

Open or closed:
open

Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs

User Comments

1 Star
Done part of this route last month found the sign posting confusing and misleading resulting in me taking the wrong route and bringing me to a dead end on a number of occasions. Some of the red marker paint has faded making it difficult to follow the route. Also after going down Dukes pass and just before Lochgoilhead a tree has fallen down over the track which needs looking at as if going fast you will hit it. Better signage needed at the Jcn of Lochgoilhead and were the Cowal penisular walk starts as there is no indication as to which way to go and i took the wrong route.

Davy, 19/Jun/2012

Thanks for this. I'll pass it to the local team to see if they can improve the markers.

Forestry Commission Response

4 Stars
Brilliant cycle route very well waymarked the veiws stunning the downhill though Glen Croe was welcome.Is the Coillissen Glen able to be cycled?

Carole 12 july 2011, 12/Jul/2011

There is a cycle route waymarked which takes in part of Coillessan Glen as well as part of the Ardgartan shore, it is approx 14km long and moderate to difficult in places.

Forestry Commission Response

4 Stars
I cicyle the circler route on average 5 times a year. I find the route both rewarding and challenging. A good endurance route that tests your cycling skills and fitness level. The scenery along the way is fantastic.

Jim Brown, 27/Apr/2011

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