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Arrochar and Tarbet Railway Station
 

Arrochar & Tarbet Railway Station is a railway station on the West Highland Line, it stands between the villages of Arrochar & Tarbet. The station opened to passengers 7th August 1894. The station was laid out with a crossing loop and an island platform. The sidings on the east side of the station are presently used for loading timber.

Walking trails

Cycling trails

How to get there:

Arrochar and Tarbet Railway Station is in Arrochar which is part of Argyll Forest Park. Arrochar is the nearest town or village.

Follow the M8 through Glasgow, onto the A82 along Lochlomondside towards Tarbet. Then follow the A83 to Arrochar Village.

For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.

OS Grid Reference: NS108976

Loch Arklet near Aberfoyle with the 'Arrochar Alps' in the background

Facilities:

ToiletsParkingRefreshmentsOther Facilities
Refreshments

Food/drink served at Ben Lomond tearoom. Open all day

Other Facilities

Ben Lomond has a craft shop also.

Activities

Walking Glen Loin Footpath (Arrochar to Glen Loin)
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur)
Arrochar Walk
Stronafyne Loop
Beinn Narnain
Succoth Burn
Cycling Tarbet Loop

Contact:

Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal.trossachs.fd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods Argyll Forest Park logo

What's of interest
There is a large "FREE" carpark for walkers and also you could pop into the "Ben Lomond" restaurant for snack or meal. There is also a litle graveyard adjacant to the carpark area, worth a visit.

What's on
What else is here
In Arrochar and Tarbet Railway Station there is also
wild woods
Useful sites
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