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Tarbet
 

Arrochar,historically the heart of the country of the Clan MacFarlane, nestles along the eastern shore of the head of Loch long where the glaciers cut a great gap through the hills from Loch Lomond. Its twin settlement on Loch Lomond is Tarbet, the name meaning a portage, or literally "drag-boat". The woodland consists of Scots Pine, mixed conifer & broadleaves, the low area is now predominately an oakwood

How to get there:

Arrochar is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NS312045

From Glasgow follow the A82 along the western shore of Loch Lomond to Tarbet. From the north follow the A82 from Crianlarach.

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

Start your visit from:

Tarbet Isle Loop

Other places to go in Argyll Forest Park

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Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

Walking

Contact:

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


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What's of interest
This walk runs parallel to one of Caulfield's Military Roads running from Tarbet to Crianlarich and is visible adjacent to the western loop of the walk behind the drystane dyke.

You can download the full 2008 Queen Elizabeth & Argyll Forest Parks events guide (PDF 1.4Mb).

Useful sites
Find out more
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