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Swan Isle (Inchgalbraith) Crannog and Inchtavannach Island

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Swan Isle (Inchgalbraith) Crannog and Inchtavannach Island

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Swan Isle (Inchgalbraith) Crannog and Inchtavannach Island

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Please check local regulations for: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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Location: Luss And Arden, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Luss

30.2km

01:53

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Balloch

50.4km

03:08

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Arrochar and Tarbet

56.0km

03:33

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Heather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

May 23, 2021

Swan Isle or Inchgalbraith Isle, which lies in the bay off Aldochlay just south of Luss on Loch Lomondside, is a crannog and one of the earliest examples of human settlement, dating from around 3000BC. The ruins of Inchgalbraith Castle are to be found here. The island and castle belonged to the Galbraiths of Bandry.

Inchtavannach Island, also known as The Monk’s Island, is one of the larger islands that lie within Loch Lomond.

Facing the settlement of Aldochlay and being separated from the mainland by a small Bandry Bay just south of Luss, this is one of the most accessible islands on the loch.

The island was once the site of a monastery giving rise to its alternative name of Monk’s Isle. Its rocky northern summit, Tom nan Clag meaning Hill of the Bell, rises steeply to a height of 86m providing splendid views on Loch Lomond and it was here that the monks rang the bell to the call of prayer.

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Location: Luss And Arden, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Swan Isle (Inchgalbraith) Crannog and Inchtavannach Island

1. Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Luss

2. Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Balloch

3. Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Arrochar and Tarbet

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