Arrochar is a very popular tourist village at the northern tip of Loch Long on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute. Arrochar is one of the main gateways to the Argyll Forest Park, which stretches from the western shores of Loch Lomond south as far as Holy Loch. The village is set amongst some of the most beautiful scenery on the Cowal peninsula and is also a convenient base for exploring the northern section of the park.

The summer months are very busy with tourists who come to soak up the pristine natural beauty of the surrounding forrets, lochs and mountains. The Arrochar Alps,sit within the park and attract mountaineers who want to climb the Munros such as Ben Ime which stands at 3,318 feet.

During the winter there are plenty of activities for all the family. Hill walking is popular as is ski touring when there is sufficient snow cover. Deer stalking and shooting continue through the winter months and it is possible to fish for large pike before the salmon fishing season opens on 15th January.

Glencoe Mountain

Arrochar is just 52 miles away from the Glencoe Mountain on Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands. When the snow conditions are good, skiing at Glencoe can be as good as the Alps with a good mix of beginner and intermediate pistes. From the top lifts, the views are spectacular and include the Buachaille Etive Mor.

Loch Tay (40 miles)

This stunning loch sits in the heart of the Perthshire Highlands - a place of pristine natural beauty. At 23kms long, it is the largest in Perthshire and has many sandy beaches and a marina where you can rent a boat and explore the loch.

Heading to the western tip of the loch will bring you to the pretty village of Killin which is home to the famous rapids known as the Falls of Dochart and also 18 prehistoric loch dwellings known as Crannogs.

Crannog - Loch Tay

The Crannog Tourist Centre is a must see attraction. A Crannog is an ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland and date from the early Iron Age some 2,500 years ago.

The Highland Perthshire Crannogs were originally timber-built roundhouses supported on piles or stilts driven into the lochbed and used as fishing stations, hunting or as homes.