Walking

Rambling and Walking

This is a walkers paradise. Set, as we are, on the Highland Fault Line, which separates the mountains of Scotland from the lush lowlands, there are extensive walks of every description to be had from our own doorstep.

Watermeadows

Adjoining our site to the south is the River Endrick nature reserve. The lush water meadows are extensive and are managed for the benefit of the flocks of geese and other birds that regularly visit the area. Know the right route and you can walk to Drymen along the river and get a bus back if you want.

Forest and Woodlands

The Oak woodlands surrounding Loch Lomond were coppiced and felled in historical times to provide "Turkey Red" dye for the local natural dye industry. This is why so many of them survive to this day. You can walk to the other end of the Loch through such woodland or you can cross the road from our site into the mixed forestry that flanks Conic Hill.

Hill Walks

The trail to the top of Conic Hill (1004 ft) starts from our door. From the top you can cross the moorland and come back via the hamlets of Buchanan or go further into the hills towards Ben Lomond. Ben Lomond itself is 7 miles away and this Munro is one of Scotland's classic hill walks. There are many other walks that we would be delighted to discuss with you.

**The West Highland Way long distance path passes our site too.