Cruach Tairbeirt and Three Lochs Way

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View of Ben Vorlich, Loch Sloy Dam and Ben Vane from Cruach Tairbeirt

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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A local walk from Tarbet visiting Arrochar before climbing Cruach Tairbeirt which, despite its lowly stature, commands a wonderful view.

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 647m / 2123ft
Type:: circular

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Some sections of the Three Lochs Way, some pavement in Arrochar, steep hill and boggy paths.

Local Grade: B

Terrain: Mostly good on Three Lochs Way and in Arrochar. Steep and boggy on the hill section (Cruach Tairbeirt).

Max height: 415 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 56.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NN 31307 04468
Nearest postcode:: G83 7DA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car Park at Kirk O' The Lochs Restaurant on A83 in Tarbet. Distance from Helensburgh: 18 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 30 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £4.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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