Arrochar sits nestled between mountains which tumble down into the sea loch of Loch Long. An excellent base for walking, climbing, fishing or simply getting away from the city, Arrochar is only an hour away from Glasgow and very easy to reach. Loch Lomond is only 1.5 miles away. There are walks and climbs for people of all abilities, from gentle rambles up Glen Loin to tough rock-climbing on the faces of The Cobbler. In fact, the Arrochar Alps is one of the birthplaces of Scottish rock-climbing.
Nearby Points of Interest
- The Cobbler (5 mi)
- The Cobbler, or Ben Arthur to use the correct name is just short of a Munro but is still one of Scotland's most spectacular mountains due to the unusual skyline and fabulous views. The Cobbler is one of a group of mountains known as 'The Arrochar Alps'. and was the happy hunting ground of many of Scotland's early climbers and climbing clubs. Only an hour further north of Glasgow by road or rail its magnificent shape can be seen clearly on the skyline as you approach the start of the walk.
- Mansefield Studios (0.1 mi)
- Mansefield Studios is a pottery studio and craft gallery showcasing superb quality ceramics, jewellery, photography, paintings, textiles and other traditional crafts.
Found in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, overlooking Loch Long and the Arrochar Alps, Mansefield Studios is a few minutes drive from Loch Lomond, and just 45 minutes from the centre of Glasgow.
Nearby Activities
- Arrochar Activities & Attractions (0 mi)
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- Fishing Loch Long (0 mi)
- Loch long is a sea loch which runs north from the Firth of Clyde to its head at Seabank in the village of Arrochar. Any migratory fish caught such as Salmon or Sea Trout should be returned to the sea. You can fish with bait or with spinners from shore or boat, as long as you return any migratory fish. There is the usual good fishing you might expect in a sea loch, cod, whiting, plaice, mackerel, skate, wrasse, Pollack, spurdog and many other species. A small boat is available for Seabank guests.
- Scuba Diving at Loch Long (2 mi)
- Loch Long is also well-known to scuba divers who can be seen here most weekends.
Unseen by most of us, the scenery underwater is, to the scuba diver a much more fascinating landscape than that formed by the mountains and forests of our more familiar landscape.
Local Events
- Tarbet Cruises (1.5 mi)
- Tarbet pier is situated at the hub of the National Park. And only 1.5 miles from Seabank B&B. It is the ideal spot from which to explore the dramatic northern end of Loch Lomond.
Join one of a variety of cruises to access and explore the eastern shore, experience the West Highland Way or to climb the ‘Ben’.
Tarbet Pier is directly in front of the Tarbet Hotel, at junction of A82
- The World Pipe Band Championships 2012 (43 mi)
- 40,000 Spectators
8,000 Pipers & Drummers
16 Nations
1 World ChampionThe World Pipe Band Championships will return to its heartland, in Glasgow Green on 13th August 2012. Expect exciting competition across all Grades, in the fiercely contested Drum Major contest as well as Highland Dancing and Glasgow World Highland Games Championships! Enjoy a fantastic daylong event that will delight both piping fans and those looking for a great day out. All less than an hour away from Seabank Arrochar
Local Amenities
- Teighness Store (0 mi)
- The perfect answer to the needs of campers, walkers and travellers alike. This licensed convenience store could not be more convenient situated next door to Seabank B & B. The Teighness Store offers a wide range of groceries from frozen and fresh food to daily fresh fruit and vegetables, drinks and ready made sandwiches and daily newspapers. So if you are off up the Cobbler or over to Loch Lomond for a cruise you wont waste half your day getting your lunch pack organised.
Glasgow
(45.0mi, 72.4km)
By Road From Glasgow, Edinburgh and the South follow the M8 through Glasgow. Take the M898 over the Erskine Bridge and follow the A82 north (to Crianlarich) and up the west side of Loch Lomond. At the Tarbet Hotel continue straight ahead on the A83 for 1.5 miles into Arrochar. Turn sharp left immediately after the Arrochar Hotel (signposted Helensburgh) onto the A814 'Shore Rd'. Continue along Shore Rd 100mtrs past the church to Seabank B&B on the left.Tarbet Train Station
(1.0mi, 1.6km)
By Train Take the West Highland line from / via Glasgow Queen Street. Alight at Arrochar and Tarbet station and turn right following the road for approx 1/4 mile to Church Rd identified by the stone remembrance pillar at its juncture. Follow Church Rd keping the church on to the left to its T junction with Shore Rd. Loch Long appears directly to the front and Seabank is 100 mtrs to the left.Airports
(45.0mi, 72.4km)
From Glasgow Airport join the M8 going west. From Prestwick Airport take the A77 North, onto the M77 and then the M8 west.Take the M898 exit over the Erskine Bridge and follow the A82 north (to Crianlarich) and up the west side of Loch Lomond. At the Tarbet Hotel continue straight ahead on the A83 for 1.5 miles into Arrochar. Turn sharp left after the Arrochar Hotel (signposted Helensburgh) onto the A814 'Shore Rd'. Continue along Shore Rd 100mtrs past the church to Seabank B&B on the left.