Tour with walks. A boat trip to a former monastic island retreat, climb to a hilltop view of the islands of Loch Lomond and a walk through a verdant glen and under stately trees, ending the day with a ferry across the Firth of Clyde. From Glasgow.
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Day's Itinerary:
- Ferry trip to Inchcailloch island on Loch Lomond, visiting the monastic ruins of St Kentigerna and climb for a hill top view over Loch Lomond’s many islands set along the Highland fault line. Inchcailloch Island Walk Grading: Easy walk on paths with a steep, small hill to climb. Distance: 3kms. Height Gained: 94m
- Drive alongside Loch Lomond with a visit to the pretty shore side village of Luss overlooking St Kessog’s isle of Inchtavannach.
- Drive the narrow land bridge and hear about a daring Viking raid.
- Up into the Arrochar ‘Alps’ with great photo opportunities of The Cobbler’s very rugged peak.
- Along the shores of Loch Fyne and Eck. 2 options to choose from:
- Either stroll around the impressive Ben More botanical gardens with its fine giant redwood avenue. Afternoon coffee. Extra cost £6.50 adults; £5.50 concessions; children free. Or just have coffee without entrance charge.
- OR Saunter up Puck’s glen which has a delightful, fairy-like quality. Grading: Easy but care to be taken on path with some unprotected drops. Distance: 2.5kms. Height gained: 126m
- End the day crossing the Clyde on the Dunoon ferry and return to Glasgow.
Cost includes boat trip to island and ferry fare across the Clyde
Pickup: 09:30 Drop off: 19:00
We do small group excursions with walks to see the less-explored wilds of Scotland with a focus on its ancient peoples and walking in their footsteps.